BX  9185  .A4  1906 
Presbyterian  Church  in  the 

U.S.A.  General  Assembly. 
The  book  of  common  worship 


THE  BOOK 

OP 

COMMON  WORSHIP 


PUBLISHED  BY  AUTHORJJ^^F  THE  GENERAL 

ASSEMBLY  OF  THE  ^ESBYTERIAN 

CHURCH  IN  THE  UNITED 

STATES  OF  AMERICA 


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PHILADELPHIA 

THE  PRESBYTERIAN  BOARD  01'  PUBLICATION 

AND  SABBATH-SCHOOL  WORK 

1906 


COPYRIGHT    IQO5,    1906,   BY  THE  TRUSTEES  OF  THE  PRESBYTERIAN 
BOARD   OF  PUBLICATION   AND   SABBATH-SCHOOL   WORK. 


PREFACE 

Among  those  Churches  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  which 
follow  the  Presbyterian  rule  and  order,  Liberty  of  Worship 
has  been  esteemed  a  most  precious  privilege  and  inherit- 
ance ;  and  while  they  have  been  both  fearless  and  faithful 
to  uphold  it,  against  the  intrusion  of  superstitious  and 
burdensome  ceremonies,  they  have  also  been  diligent  to 
seek,  in  the  Public  Services  of  Religion,  the  golden  mean 
between  a  too  great  laxity  and  a  tyrannical  uniformity. 
Such  things  as  are  of  Divine  Institution  they  have  ob- 
served in  every  Ordinance  ;  and  other  things  they  have  en- 
deavoured to  set  forth  "  according  to  the  Rules  of  Christian 
Prudence,  agreeable  to  the  general  Rules  of  the  Word  of 
God." 

Although  the  Books  of  Common  Order,  which  were  pre- 
pared for  the  Reformed  Churches,  at  the  beginning,  in  all 
countries,  contained  both  prayers  and  other  forms,  yet 
were  those  books  not  so  much  imposed  by  way  of  inflexi- 
ble regulation,  as  they  were  offered  and  accepted  as  profit- 
able Aids  to  Worship;  and  they  not  onl}^  permitted  but 
encouraged  the  exercise  of  Free  Pra3"er.  In  a  like  spirit 
the  Directory  for  Worship,  adopted  at  a  later  time  by  the 
Church  of  Scotland,  for  the  sake  of  unity  with  their  breth- 
ren in  the  Church  of  England,  so  far  from  establishing  an 
invariable  form  of  Public  Worship,  expressly  provided  for 
a  liberty  of  variation ;  and  it  did  not  in  any  way  prohibit 
the  use  of  prepared  orders  and  prayers,  conformable  to  the 
general  directions  given  therein. 

The  same  wise  and  blessed  liberty  is  maintained  in  the 
Presbyterian  Church  in  the  United  States  of  America  even 
to  this  day.     Accordingly  it  seemed  good  to  the  General 


iv  PREFACE. 


Assembly  of  1903,  hearkening  to  the  desire  of  many  pastors 
and  churches,  to  appoint  a  Committee  of  Ministers  and 
Ruling  Elders  who  should  prepare,  "  in  harmony  with  the 
Directory  for  Worship,  a  Book  of  Simple  Forms  and  Ser- 
vices, proper  and  helpful  for  voluntary  use  in  Presbyte- 
rian churches,  in  the  celebration  of  the  Sacraments,  in 
Marriages  and  Funerals,  and  in  the  Conduct  of  Public 
Worship."  This  work  has  been  continued,  in  faithful  obe- 
dience, and  in  humble  reliance  on  the  Holy  Spirit,  through 
nearly  three  years  of  patient  labour,  and  has  been  submit- 
ted, in  its  progress,  to  two  successive  Assemblies.  The 
principles  by  which  the  work  has  been  guided  were  ap- 
proved, and  its  completion  was  ordered.  This  having 
been  done,  so  far  as  God  enabled  us,  in  the  Book  herewith 
presented,  its  publication  is  now  "  Authorized  by  the  Gen- 
eral Assembly,  for  Voluntary  Use  in  the  Churches." 

This  Book  of  Common  Worship  is,  therefore,  not  to  be 
taken  in  any  wise  as  a  liturgy  imposed  by  authority.  Nor  is 
it  a  substitute  for  the  Directory  for  Worship,  but  rather  a 
supplement  to  it,  wherein  the  instructions  of  the  Standards 
are  followed  on  all  essential  points,  and  aid  is  offered,  to 
those  who  desire  it,  for  the  conduct  of  the  Public  Services 
of  Religion  with  reverence  and  propriety.  We  have  studied 
earnestly  to  embody  the  truths  of  our  Holy  Religion  in  the 
language  of  orderly  devotion,  to  the  end  that  by  the  Sac- 
raments, the  stated  Ordinances  of  the  Lord's  Day.  and  all 
the  ordinary  and  occasional  offices  of  the  Church,  men  may 
be  both  instructed  and  confirmed  in  the  faith  of  Jesus 
Christ.  We  have  searched  the  Holy  Scriptures,  the  usage 
of  the  Reformed  Churches,  and  the  devotional  treasures 
of  early  Christianity,  for  the  most  noble,  clear,  and  mov- 
ing expressions  of  the  Spirit  of  Praise  and  Prayer ;  and 
we  have  added  to  these  ancient  and  venerable  forms  and 
models,  such  others  as  might  serve,  under  the  guidance  of 
the  same  Spirit,  to  give  a  voice  to  the  present  needs,  the 


PREFACE. 


urgent  desires,  and  the  vital  hopes  of  the  Church  living  in 
these  latter  days  and  in  the  freedom  of  this  Republic. 

Coacerning  the  manner  in  which  the  different  Services 
are  ordered  and  arranged,  and  the  best  way  in  which  they 
may  be  used  to  edification,  a  few  suggestions  are  offered 
in  the  pages  immediately  following  this  Preface  ;  and 
throughout  the  Book,  tjtie  careful  reader  will  find  that  the 
words  of  guidance  which  precede  the  various  parts  of  the 
services  are  designed,  not  only  to  mark  their  spiritual 
significance,  but  also  to  enable  all  the  People  to  join  in  the 
Acts  of  Worship,  that  all  things  may  be  done  decently  and 
in  order.  The  longer  and  more  important  rubrics  are  tran- 
scribed from  the  Directory  for  Worship  of  this  Church, 
which  disapproves  alike  of  "confining  Ministers  to  set  or 
fixed  forms  of  prayer  for  public  Worship,"  and  of  permit- 
ting that  important  service  to  be  disgraced  "by  mean,  ir- 
regular, or  extravagant  effusions."  It  is  to  be  remembered, 
therefore,  that  the  forms  here  offered  are  to  be  used  only 
"if  the  Minister  so  please,"  as  a  help  in  Common  Wor- 
ship, and  not  without  a  constant  care  and  diligence,  by 
"acquaintance  with  the  Holy  Scriptures,  by  meditation, 
by  reading  the  best  writers  on  the  subject,  and  by  a  life  of 
communion  with  God  in  secret,  to  endeavour  to  acquire 
both  the  spirit  and  the  gift  of  Prayer." 

In  the  Treasury  of  Prayers  many  things  have  been  gath- 
ered together  which  may  be  not  only  useful,  from  time  to 
time,  in  the  conduct  of  Public  Services,  but  also  profit- 
able for  reading  and  study,  for  use  in  private  devotion, 
and  in  that  revival  of  Family  Worship  which  is  greatly 
needed  in  all  our  Churches.  It  is  hoped,  therefore,  that 
the  whole  Book,  having  been  prepared  with  a  sincere  wish 
to  advance  saving  knowledge  and  true  piety,  may  be  re- 
ceived, studied,  and  used,  by  earnest  members  of  this  Church 
and  by  faithful  Christians  elsewhere,  in  the  spirit  of  can- 
dour, simplicity,  and  brotherly  love ;  devoutly  meditating 


vi  PREFACE. 


upon  the  real  meaning  of  the  Christian  faith,  and  endeav- 
ouring to  adorn  the  Gospel  of  God  our  Saviour  in  all  things. 
And  to  this  end  we  pray  that  the  H0I3'  Spirit  will  accom- 
pany and  bless  this  Book  with  His  ever-present  Grace; 
that  wherever  it  is  used  the  hearts  of  men  may  be  truly 
drawn  and  led  to  the  Throne  of  the  Divine  Mercy;  and 
that  all  the  people  may  find  comfort,  joy,  and  strength  as 
they  unite  in  the  Common  Worship  of  God  who  is  revealed 
in  Jesus  Christ  our  adorable  Redeemer. 

THE  ASSEMBLY'S  COMMITTEE  : 

Henry  van  Dyke,  Chairman. 

Louis  F.  Benson,  Nolan  R.  Best, 

John  De  Witt,  John  H.  Converse, 

Charles  Cuthbert  Hall,  Homer  Lee, 

John  Clark  Hill,  John  E.  Parsons, 

W.  Beatty  Jennings,  Robert  K  Willson, 

James  D.  Moffat,  Ruling  Elders. 


w.  robson  notman, 
William  R.  Richards, 
James  H.  Snowden, 
William  R.  Taylor, 

Ministers, 


CONCEKNING  THE  USE  OF  THIS 
BOOK. 

^  None  of  the  Forms  of  Sermce  in  this  Book  are  intended 
to  he  in  any  sense  obligatory  ;  hut  where  a  given  Order  is 
voluntarily  used  it  toill  promote  unity  and  the  general  con- 
venience if  the  parts  are  followed  as  here  arranged. 

IT  In  order  that  all  the  People  should  take  their  part  in  the 
Puhlic  Worship  of  Ood,  it  is  most  earnestly  recommended 
that,  in  those  churches  ichich  choose  to  make  use  of  the  fol- 
lowing Orders  and  Forms  of  Service,  every  member  of  the  Con- 
gregation should  be  supplied  with  a  copy  of  this  Book  ;  and, 
also,  that  the  directions  which  precede  each  part  of  the  differ- 
ent services  should  be  studied  beforehand  both  by  Minister 
and  People,  so  that  confusion  or  uncertainty  in  the  conduct 
of  Worship  may  he  avoided. 

IT  The  playing  of  a  voluntary  on  the  organ  while  the  Con- 
gregation are  assembling,  the  singing  of  a  Psalm  instead  of 
the  responsive  reading  from  the  Psalter,  or  of  an  Anthem 
after  the  Scripture  reading,  and  other  like  observances,  are 
left  to  the  choice  and  usage  of  each  church.  But  it  should 
always  be  remembered  that  the  Organist  and  the  Choir  are 
members  of  the  Congregation,  and  that  their  cooperation  will 
be  of  the  greatest  help  to  the  Minister  in  conducting  all  the 
parts  of  Worship. 

^  To  attain  the  prompt  and  hearty  participation  of  the 
People,  it  is  necessary  that  they  should  know  beforehand  what 
is  expected  of  them.  Therefore,  when  any  change  is  to  he 
made  in  the  order  of  a  Service  as  given  in  the  Book  {as,  for 
example,  in  the  use  of  The  Commandments  at  the  Morning 
Service,  The  Beatitudes  at  the  Evening  Service,  or  in  the 
time  of  making  the  Offering  or  of  singing  the  last  Hymn), 
the  Minister  should  be  careful  that  the  Congregation  are 


viii    CONCERNING  THE  USE  OF  THIS  BOOK. 

chily  notified.  It  is  also  desirable,  in  places  where  it  is  con- 
venient, that  the  7iumbers  of  the  Hymns  and  of  the  Selection 
from  the  Psalter  be  posted  where  they  can  be  seen  by  the 
Congregation. 

^  In  connection  with  the  General  Prayer  in  the  Lord's 
Day  Services  it  is  recommended  that  the  Minister  make  faith- 
ful preparation  of  his  own  heart  and  mind  to  lead  the  People 
in  their  Adorations,  Thanksgivings,  Supplications,  and 
Intercessions.  If  he  should  make  any  use,  in  thus  preparing 
himself,  of  those  which  are  given  in  the  Treasury  of 
Prayers,  this  should  be  done  with  forethought  and  much 
care,  in  order  not  only  to  avoid  injudicious  length,  but  also 
that  the  prayer  may  be  framed  to  express  his  own  thought  and 
feeling,  and  may  also  be  suited  to  the  occasion  or  the  special 
need  of  the  congregation. 

1[  The  use  of  this  Book  loill  bcprofitable  only  to  those  icho 
are  careful  not  to  make  it  a  means  of  formal  ar  restricted 
worship,  either  public  or  private  ;  but  loho  remember  always 
their  duty  as  Christians  both  to  seek  and  to  cherish  the  gift 
of  Prayer,  by  which  they  shall  be  enabled  to  frame  wise  and 
earnest  and  reverent  petitions,  as  well  for  others  as  for 
themselves.  And  in  every  service  of  the  Church  it  is  fitting 
that  the  Minister  and  every  one  of  the  People  should  pray  in 
silence,  at  the  beginning,  for  the  guidance  and  help  of  the 
Holy  Spirit,  and  at  the  close  of  the  service,  that  all  who  have 
taken  part  in  it  may  receive  the  blessing  of  God  through 
Jes2is  Christ. 


TABLE   OF  CONTEIS^TS. 


PAGE 

Preface iii 

COKCERNING   THE   USE   OP   THIS  BoOK vii 

The  Order  of  Morning  Service 1 

The  Order  of  Evening  Service 10 

A  Brief  Order  of  Worship 19 

The  Commandments 27 

The  Beatitudes 31 

The  Order  for  the  Celebration  op  the  Com- 
munion        34 

The  Order  for  the  Administration  of  Baptism 

TO  Infants 40 

The  Order  for  the  Administration  of  Baptism 

TO  Adults 43 

The  Order  for  the  Confirmation  of  Baptismal 

Vows 47 

An  Order  for  the  Reception  of  Communicants 

PROM  Other  Churches 50 

The  Order  for  the  Solemnization  of  Marriage  51 

The  Order  for  the  Burial  of  the  Dead  ...  55 

The   Order   for  the   Licensing  op   Candidates 

TO  Preach  the  Gospel .  73 

The  Order  for  the  Ordination  of  Ministers  .  77 
The  Order  for  the  Installation  of  a  Pastor 

WHO  has  been  Previously  Ordained  ....  83 
The    Order    for    the    Ordination    op   Ruling 

Elders 87 

The    Order    for   the    Installation    of  Ruling 

Elders  who  have  been  Previously  Ordained  .  90 

The  Order  for  the  Ordination  op  Deacons  .     .  92 


X  TABLE  OF  CONTENTS. 

The  Order  for  Laying  the  Corner-Stone  of  a 

Church 96 

The  Order  for  the  Dedication  of  a  Church    .  100 

The  Treasury  of  Prayers 107 

I.  General  Prayers  for  Common  Worship   109 
II.  Prayers  for  Certain  Times  and  Seasons  117 

III.  Intercessions  for  Special  Objects  and 

Persons 129 

IV.  Brief  Petitions 142 

V.  Ascriptions  of  Praise 151 

FAiiiLY  Prayers 153 

The  Psalter 167 

Ancient  Hymns  and  Canticles 254 


THE  ORDER  OP 

MORNING   SERVICE 

ON  THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

The  Call  to  Worship. 

•ff  Let  the  Minister  and  all  the  People  stand  up  and  sing  the  fol- 
lowing, or  some  other  Hymn  or  Psalm  calling  to  Worship. 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  ; 
Praise  Him,  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  Him  above,  ye  heavenly  host : 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

IT  Let  the  Minister  read  one  of  the  following  Sentences,  the  Peo- 
ple standing. 

IT  If  any  church    so   desire  the   Service    may  begin    with   the 
Sentences. 

r^UR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven 
^  and  earth.  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call 
upon  Him,  to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth.  He  will 
fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  Him :  He  also  will  hear 
their  cry,  and  will  save  them.  (Psalm  cxxiv.  8 :  cxlv.  18, 
19.) 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down  :  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  maker.  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  He 
is  God  :  it  is  He  that  hath  made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ; 
we  are  His  people,  and  the  sheep  of  His  pasture.  {Psalm 
xcv.  6:  c.  3.) 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found,  call  ye  upon 
Him  while  He  is  near :  Let  the  wicked  forsake  his  way, 
and  the  unrighteous  man  his  thoughts  :  and  let  him  re- 
turn unto  the  Lord,  and  He  will  have  mercy  upon  him  ; 
and  to  our  God,  for  He  will  abundantly  pardon.  {Isaiah 
Iv.  6,  7.) 


2  MORNING  SERVICE. 

The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious,  slow  to  anger,  and 
plenteous  in  mercy.  He  bath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our 
sins;  nor  rewarded  us  according  to  our  iniquities.  If  we 
confess  our  sins,  He  is  faithful  and  just  to  forgive  us  our 
sins,  and  to  cleanse  us  from  all  unrighteousness.  {Psalm 
ciii.  8,  10:  1  St  John  l  9.) 

Seeing  that  we  have  a  great  High  Priest,  that  is  passed 
into  the  heavens,  Jesus  the  Son  of  God :  Let  us  therefore 
come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain 
mercy,  and  find  grace  to  help  in  time  of  need.  (Hebrews  iv. 
14,  16.) 

1  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

IT  Let  the  People  reverently  bow  down  while  the  Minister  leads  them 
in  the  Invocation,  using  if  he  will  one  of  the  following/  Prayers  : 

The  Invocation. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  of  Thy  great  mercy  hast  gath- 
-^^^  ered  us  into  Thy  visible  Church ;  Grant  that  we  may 
not  swerve  from  the  purity  of  Thy  worship  ;  but  so  honour 
Thee,  both  in  spirit  and  in  outward  form,  that  Thy  Name 
may  be  glorified  in  us,  and  we  may  be  true  members  of 
Thine  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

INTERNAL  God,  our  Maker  and  our  Lord,  Giver  of  all 
-"^  grace,  from  whom  every  good  prayer  cometh,  and 
who  pourest  Thy  Spirit  upon  all  who  seek  Thee  ;  Deliver 
us,  when  we  draw  nigh  to  Thee,  from  coldness  of  heart 
and  wanderings  of  mind ;  that  with  steadfast  thoughts 
and  pure  affections  we  may  worship  Thee  in  spirit  and  in 
truth  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

T  ORD  God  of  heaven  and  earth,  who  hast  made  the 
•*^  Church  Thy  dwelling-place,  and  chosen  it  as  Thy 
rest  for  ever,  and  hast  taught  us  in  Thy  Word  not  to  for- 
sake the  assembling  of  ourselves  together;  Regard  us  in 
Thy  mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  send  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
upon  us;  that  our  worship  may  prepare  us  both  to  serve 


MORNING  SERVICE. 


Thee  now,  and  to  glorify  Thee  hereafter  in  Thine  eternal 
kingdom ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  who  hast  promised  that  in  all  places  where 
^^  Thou  dost  record  Thy  Name,  Thou  wilt  meet  with 
Thy  servants  to  bless  them;  Fulfil  now  Thy  promise, 
and  make  us  joyful  in  Thy  house  of  prayer ;  that  our  wor- 
ship, being  offered  in  the  Name  of  Thy  Son  and  by  the 
guidance  of  Thy  Spirit,  may  be  acceptable  unto  Thee,  and 
profitable  unto  ourselves  ;  through  our  only  Mediator  and 
Advocate,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  Lord  and  everlasting  God,  whom  the 
-^  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain,  much  less  the 
temples  which  our  hands  have  builded,  but  who  art  ever 
nigh  unto  the  humble  and  contrite  ;  Shed  down  Thy  Holy 
Spirit,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  all  here  assembled  ;  that,  be- 
ing cleansed  and  illumined  by  His  grace,  we  may  worthily 
show  forth  Thy  praise,  meekly  learn  Thy  Word,  render 
due  thanks  for  Thy  mercies,  and  obtain  a  gracious  answer 
to  our  prayers ;  through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


The  Confession  of  Sins. 

IF  The  People  may  say  this  Confession  with  the  Minister  : 

IVTOST  holy  and  merciful  Father ;  We  acknowledge 
■^■^  and  confess  in  Thy  Presence :  Our  sinful  nature  prone 
to  evil  and  slothful  in  good ;  And  all  our  shortcomings 
and  offenses  against  Thee.  Thou  alone  knowest  how 
often  we  have  sinned  :  In  wandering  from  Thy  ways  ;  In 
wasting  Thy  gifts  ;  In  forgetting  Thy  love.  But  Thou, 
O  Lord,  have  pity  upon  us ;  Who  are  ashamed  and  sorry 
for  all  wherein  we  have  displeased  Thee.  Teach  us  to 
hate  our  errors ;  Cleanse  us  from  our  secret  faults ;  And 
forgive  our  sins ;  For  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Sou  our  Saviour. 
And  O  most  holy  and  loving  Father ;  Send  Thy  purifying 
grace  into  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee;  That  we  may 
henceforth  live  in  Thy  light  and  walk  in  Thy  ways ; 
According  to  the  commandments  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Amen. 


MORNING  SERVICE. 


The  Assurance  of  Pardon. 
H  To  he  said  by  the  Minister,  the  People  still  boiving  down. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  doth  freely  pardon  all  who  re- 
^^^  pent  and  turn  to  Him ;  Now  fulfil  in  every  contrite 
heart  tlie  promise  of  redeeming  grace;  remitting  all  our 
sins,  and  cleansing  us  from  an  evil  conscience;  through 
the  perfect  sacrifice  of  Christ  our  Lord  ;  And  keep  us  ever- 
more in  the  peace  and  joy  of  a  holy  life  ;  that  we  may  love 
and  serve  Him  always;  In  the  Name  of  the  Father,  the 
Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

1[  Or  this: 

/^OD  so  loved  the  world,  that  He  gave  His  only-begot- 
^^  ten  Son,  that  whosoever  belie veth  in  Him  should  not 
perish,  but  have  everlasting  life.    . 

Hear  the  gracious  words  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  unto 
all  that  truly  repent  and  turn  to  Him : 

Come  unto  Me,  all  ye  that  labour  and  are  heavy  laden, 
and  I  will  give  you  rest. 

Him  that  cometli  to  Me  I  will  in  no  wise  cast  out. 

The  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  be  with  you  all. 
A?nen. 

H  Then  let  the  Minister  and  the  People,  standing,  say, 

Minister.  Now  bless  the  Lord  our  God  : 

Ansicer.  And  'praise  His  glorious  Name. 

Minister.  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  He  is  good  : 

Anszcer.  For  His  mercy  endurethfor  e'ver. 

The  Psalter. 

T  Then  let  a  portion  of  the  Psalter  be  chanted,  or  read  respon- 
sively  by  the  Minister  and  the  People,  all  standing,  and  at  the 
end  may  be  said  or  sung, 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son ;  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost  ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


MORNING  SERVICE. 


IF  The  People  being  seated  shall  attend  devoutly  to 

The  Public  Reading  of  the  Holt  Scriptures. 

IT  Let  the  Minister  read  from  the  Word  of  God  as  it  is  written 
in  the  Old  and  New  Testaments,  clearly  and  distinctly,  that 
the  People  may  understand  the  meaning.  If  a  lesson  from 
each  Testament  is  read,  as  is  most  proper  and  x>^ofitable, 
that  from  the  Old  Testament  may  be  followed,  in  jilaces 
where  there  are  choirs,  by  the  singing  of  an  Anthem  or  Response. 

t  Before  each  reading  let  the  Minister  sa7j.  Hear  the  Holy  Scrip- 
ture as  it  is  written  in  such  a  chapter  of  such  a  book  :  and 
after  the  reading.  The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of  His  Holy 
Word. 

t  //  the  Old  Testament  reading  be  the  Ten  Commandments,  after 
them  the  Minister  shall  read  St.  Matthew  xxii.  37-40,  saying 
before  he  reads,  Hear  also  the  Summary  of  the  Law  by  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

A  Hymn  of  Praise. 

t  Here  let  the  People  stand  up  and  praise  God  xvith  the  spirit  and 
with  the  imder standing,  making  melody  tvith  their  voices  as 
well  as  tvith  their  hearts,  unto  the  Lord.  And  at  the  close  of 
the  Hymn  let  them  remain  standing  and  join  with  the  Minister 
in  their  Confession  of  Faith. 

The  Creed. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
-"-and  earth: 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  [He  descended  into  hell ;  *]  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty ;  From 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  Holy  Catholic  Church ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints  ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  body  ;  and  the  Life  everlasting.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

*  Or,  He  continued  in  the  state  of  the  dead,  and  under  the  power 
of  death,  until  the  third  day. 


MORNING  SERVICE. 


IT  A7id  the  People,  reverently  boiving  down,  shall  folloiv  in  their 
hearts 

The  General  Prayer, 

IF  The  Minister,  leading  the  People  in  their  Common  Prayers,  shall 
come  with  a  heart  prepared  to  offer  unto  God  — 

Adorations:  for  His  glorious  perfection,  and  for  the  revelation 
of  Himself  in  His  works,  in  His  Word,  and  in  His  Son,  Jesus 
Christ  : 

Thanksgivings:  for  all  mercies  of  every  kind,  general  and  par- 
ticnlar,  S2nrittial  and  temporal,  common  and  special;  above 
all,  for  Jesus  Christ,  His  unspeakable  gift,  and  the  hope  of 
eternal  life  through  Him. 

Supplications  :  for  the  supx)ly  of  all  our  needs  temporal  and 
spiritual,  and  for  the  aid  and  comfort  of  the  Holy  Ghost  in  all 
our  duties  and  trials  : 

Intercessions: /or  i/ie  whole  ivdrld  of  mankind;  remembering 
especially  ovr  country  and  all  who  are  invested  with  civil  au- 
thority; the  Church  Universal  and  that  tvith  which  we  are 
particularly  connected ;  all  inissionaries  and  ministers  of  the 
Gospel ;  and  all  others  ivho  are  seeking  to  do  good  o7i  earth ; 
all  poor  and  sick  and  sorroivful  jyeople,  (especially  those  for 
rvhom  our  prayers  are  asked ; )  all  little  children  and  the  youth 
assembled  in  schools  and  colleges;  those  who  are  in  the  midst 
of  great  danger  or  temptation;  and  all  who  are  bound  to  us  by 
ties  of  kinship  or  affection: 

IT  In  any  or  all  of  these  Adorations,  Thanksgivings,  Supplications, 
and  Intercessions,  the  Minister,  if  he  will,  may  use  any  of  the 
Prayers  given  in  this  Book,  under  the  title  of  Treasury  of 
Prayers.  Or  he  may  carefidly  order  his  thoughts  and  compose 
his  spirit  to  utter  with  propriety  the  desires  and  petitions  of 
the  People,  remembering  tvhat  is  suitable  and  necessary  for 
them  in  their  Common  Worship.  At  the  end,  of  the  Grveral 
Prayer  the  Minister  and  People  shall  say  together  the  Lord's 
Prayer. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

/^UR  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
^^  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth.  As  it  is 
in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  forgive 
us  our  debts.  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead  us  not 
into  temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever.      Amen. 


MORmNG  SERVICE. 


The  Offering. 

II  The  bringing  of  offerings  for  the  service  of  God  is  to  be  performed 
as  an  Act  of  Worship)  Let  the  Minister,  having  7nade  such 
Announcements  as  are  needful  and  fitting,  then  say.  Let  us 
make  our  Offering  to  Almighty  God  for  (naming  the  cause). 
If  the  choir  sing  a  Canticle  or  Anthem  it  should  be  one  proper 
for  the  occasion. 

TI  When  the  gifts  are  brought  to  the  Table,  the  Minister  shall  dedi- 
cate them  to  God  with  a  brief  Prayer  for  His  blessing ;  the 
chiirch-offlcers  tvho  have  gathered  the  gifts  standing,  and  the 
congregation  bowiny  down. 

H  On  special  occasions  the  Offering  may  be  made  after  the  Sermon. 


A  Prayer  of  Dedication. 

r\  GOD,  most  merciful  and  gracious,  of  whose  bounty  we 
^  have  all  received  ;  We  beseech  Thee  to  accept  this 
Offering  of  Thy  people.  Remember  in  Thy  love  those 
who  have  brought  it,  and  those  for  whom  it  is  given ;  and 
so  follow  it  with  Thy  blessing  that  it  may  promote  peace 
and  good-will  among  men,  and  advance  the  kingdom  of 
our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen, 


IT  Then  let  the  People  stand  up  and  sing 
A  Hymn. 


Then  the  Minister,  taking  his  text  from  the  Word  of  God,  and 
remembering  that  it  is  his  office  to  instruct  men  in  divine 
Truth,  to  hold  forth  Christ  crucified  as  their  Saviour,  and  to 
incite  them  to  Christian  faith  ana  duty,  shall  preach 

The  Sermon. 


IT  The  Sermon  being  ended,  let  the  People  stand  up  and  sing 
A  Hymn. 

IT  Then  shall  the  Minister  say. 
Let  us  pray. 


MORNING  SERVICE. 


H  Then  let  the  People  reverently  bow  down  while  the  Minister  leads 
them  in  Prayer,  using  if  he  so  desire  one  of  the  following  as 

The  Closing  Pkayer. 

r\  GOD,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  without 
^  whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy  ;  Increase  and 
multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy,  that,  Thou  being  our  ruler 
and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things  temporal,  that 
we  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  O  hea- 
venly Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  LORD,  the  Author  of  spiritual  life,  who  hast  given 
^  unto  us  the  good  seed  of  Thy  Word  ;  Grant  that  we 
may  receive  it  into  honest  hearts  :  and  so  guard  it  by  Thy 
grace  from  the  wiles  of  Satan  and  the  cares  of  this  life,  that 
the  faith  and  hope  and  love  which  Thou  hast  begotten, 
may  be  in  us  the  beginning  of  life  eternal;  tkrougn  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  who  hast  sounded  in  our  ears  Thy  divine  and 
^  saving  oracles ;  Enlighten  the  souls  of  us  sinners  to  the 
full  understanding  of  what  has  been  spoken,  that  we  may 
be  not  only  hearers  of  spiritual  words,  but  also  doers  of 
good  works,  following  after  faith  unfeigned,  blameless 
life,  and  irreproachable  conduct ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

l\/f  OST  merciful  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  unto  uf^ 
^^  that  we  may  earnestly  desire,  wisely  search  out,  truly 
perceive,  and  perfectly  fulfil  those  things  which  are  well 
pleasing  in   Thy  sight,  to  the  praise  and  glory  of  Thy 
Name.     Amen. 


f\  GOD,  who  art  the  Author  of  peace  and  Lover  of  concord, 
^  in  knowledge  of  whom  standeth  our  eternal  life,  whose 
service  is  perfect  freedom  ;  Defend  us  Thy  humble  servants 
in  all  assaults  of  our  enemies  ;  that  we,  surely  trusting  in 
Thy  defense,  may  not  fear  the  power  of  any  adversaries ; 
through  the  might  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Am^n. 


MORNING  SERVICE.  9 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
^^  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications 
unto  Thee  :  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are 
gathered  together  in  Thy  Name  Thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 
quests ;  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of 
Thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them  ;  grant- 
ing us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  Thy  truth,  and  in  the 
world  to  come  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

*![  The  People  remaining  in  the  posture  of  prayer,  the  Minister 
shall  pronounce 

The  Benediction. 

T^HE  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
-*-  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you 
all.     Amen. 

H  Or  this: 

'pHE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep 
-*-  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Clirist  our  Lord  ;  and  the  bless- 
ing of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

If  After  the  Benediction  it  is  fitting  that  the  Minister  and  People 
remain  in  silent  prayer,  beseeching  God  that  none  may  leave 
His  House  without  a  blessing. 

IT  Note  that  the  last  Hymn  may  be  sung  after  the  Prayer  if  such  be 
the  wish  and  usage  of  any  church. 


THE  ORDER  OF 

EVENING  SERVICE 

ON  THE  LORD'S  DAY. 

If  Let  a  Hymn  be  sung,  all  the  People  standing,  and  then  let  the 
Minister  read  one  or  more  of  the  folio  iving  Sentences. 

r^RACE  be  unto  you,  and  peace,  from  God  our  Father, 
^-^  and  from  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,   (1  Corinthians  i.  3.) 

Thus  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One  that  inhabiteth  eter- 
nity, whose  name  is  Holy ;  I  dwell  in  the  high  and  holy 
place,  with  him  also  that  is  of  a  contrite  and  humble  spirit, 
to  revive  the  spirit  of  the  humble,  and  to  revive  the  heart 
of  the  contrite  ones.    {Isaiah  Ivii.  15.) 

The  hour  cometh,  and  now  is,  when  the  true  worshippers 
shall  worship  the  Father  in  spirit  and  in  truth :  for  the 
Father  seeketh  such  to  worship  Him.  God  is  a  Spirit :  and 
they  that  worship  Him  must  worship  Him  in  spirit  and  in 
truth.    {St.  John  iv.  23,  34.) 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as  incense  ;  and 
the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice.  {Psalm 
cxli.  2.) 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness :  fear  be- 
fore Him,  all  the  earth.    {Psalm  xcvi.  9.) 

Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of  my 
heart,  be  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  O  Lord,  my  strength 
and  my  redeemer.    {Psalm  xix.  14.) 

Ask,  and  it  shall  be  given  you  ;  seek,  and  ye  shall  find  ; 
knock,  and  it  shall  be  opened  unto  you  :  for  every  one  that 
asketh  receiveth  ;  and  he  that  seeketh  findeth  ;  and  to  him 
that  knocketh  it  shall  be  opened.    {St.  Mattheic  vii.  7,  8.) 


EVENING   SERVICE.  11 

The  Lord  is  good  unto  them  that  wait  for  Him,  to  the 
soul  that  seeketh  Him.   {Lamentations  iii.  25.) 

And  the  Spirit  and  the  bride  say,  Come.  And  let  him 
tliat  heareth  say,  Come.  And  let  him  that  is  athirst  come. 
And  whosovever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely. 
{Bevelation  xxii.  17.) 

I  will  arise  and  go  to  my  father,  and  will  say  unto  him, 
Father,  I  have  sinned  against  heaven,  and  before  thee,  and  am 
DO  more  worthy  to  be  called  thy  son.    {St.  Luke  xv.  18,  19.) 

IT  Then  let  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

H  Let  the  People  reverently  bow  down  while  the  Minister  leads 
them  in  the  Invocation  and  Confession,  iising  if  he  will  one  of 
the  following  Prayers : 

The  Invocation  and  Confession. 

f\  GOD,  the  Father  of  lights,  with  whom  is  no  variable- 
"  ness  nor  shadow  of  turning ;  We  beseech  Thee  to  look 
in  mercy  upon  us.  Thy  sinful  and  wayward  children :  and 
so  direct  the  eyes  of  our  faith  unto  Thee,  that  at  all  times 
we  may  receive  a  heavenly  illumination,  through  Thy 
Word  and  Spirit ;  and  walk  securely,  in  confidence  and 
peace,  amid  the  shadows  of  this  mortal  life.  And  more 
especially  at  this  hour  of  the  evening  sacrifice,  bestow  upon 
us  the  pardon  of  our  sins,  and  such  a  vision  of  the  truth  as 
it  is  in  Jesus,  that  the  darkness  of  evil  may  be  driven  from 
our  hearts,  and  we  may  render  unto  Thee  songs  of  praise ; 
through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

"PATERNAL  God,  in  whom  we  live  and  move  and  have  our 
^  being,  whose  face  is  hidden  from  us  by  our  sins,  and 
whose  mercy  we  forget  in  the  blindness  of  our  hearts  ; 
Cleanse  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  all  the  defilements  of 
this  day,  and  deliver  us  from  all  proud  thoughts  and  vain 
desires;  that  with  lowliness  and  meekness  we  may  draw 
near  to  Thee  in  prayer,  confessing  our  sins,  confiding  in 
Thy  grace,  and  finding  in  Thee  our  refuge  and  our  strength, 
our  hope  and  our  salvation;  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son. 
Amen. 


12  EVENING  SERVICE. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  who  bast  appointed 
-^  our  portion  of  labour,  that  we  may  serve  Thee  w^hile  it 
is  day  ;  and  by  whose  ordinance  the  weariness  of  night 
Cometh,  that  we  may  seek  our  rest  in  Thee  ;  We  beseech 
Thee  now  to  lead  and  draw  our  hearts  unto  Thy  dear  Son, 
that,  confessing  our  sin  and  weakness,  we  may  receive  of 
Him  the  grace  promised  unto  the  heavy-laden  ;  and,  being 
forgiven  by  His  mercy,  comforted  by  His  Word,  refreshed 
by  His  Spirit,  and  lifted  up  by  His  fellowship,  we  may  find 
in  this  hour  of  worship  a  blessing  for  our  souls  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  Light  of  the  hearts  that  see  Thee,  and  Life  of  the 
^^  souls  that  love  Thee,  and  Strength  of  the  thoughts  that 
seek  Thee ;  from  whom  to  be  turned  away  is  to  fall,  to 
whom  to  be  turned  is  to  rise,  and  in  whom  to  abide  is  to 
stand  fast  for  ever ;  Grant  us  now  Thy  forgiveness  and 
blessing,  as  we  are  here  assembled  to  offer  up  our  confes- 
sion and  supplications ;  and  though  we  are  unworthy  to 
approach  Thee,  or  to  ask  anything  of  Thee  at  all,  vouch- 
safe to  hear  and  to  answer  us,  for  the  sake  of  our  great 
High  Priest  and  Advocate,  Jesus  Christ,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  The  Prayer  may  close  with  these  Petitions  of  Holy  Scbipture. 
to  be  said  responsively  by  the  Minister  and  People,  still  bowing 
doum. 

Create  in  us  a  clean  heart,  O  God  : 

And  renew  a  right  spirit  tcithin  us. 

Cast  us  not  away  from  Thy  presence : 

And  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit  from  us. 

Restore  unto  us  the  joy  of  Thy  salvation  : 

And  uphold  us  with  Thy  free  Spirit. 

O  Lord,  open  Thou  our  lips: 

And  our  mouth  shall  show  forth  Thy  praise.     Amen. 

The  Psalter. 

H  Then  let  a  portion  of  the  Psalter  he  chanted,  or  read,  respon- 
sively by  the  Minister  and  the  People,  all  standing,  and  at  the 
end  let  all  say  or  sing. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


EVENING   SERVICE.  13 

t  Or  else,  the  Gloria  in  Excelsis  as  folio  ua  : 

r^  LORY  be  to  God  on  high :  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
^  will  towards  men. 

We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship  Thee  :  we 
glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy  great  glory. 

O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King  :  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ :  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father, 

That  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world  :  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world :  receive  our 
prayer. 

Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father : 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  holy :  Thou  only  art  the  Lord. 

Thou  only,  0  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost :  art  most  high 
in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.    Amen. 


•II  Note  that,  if  any  church  so  desire,  a  Hymn  may  be  sung  in  place 
of  the  Psalter. 


The  Public  Reading  of  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

IT  The  People  being  seated  shall  attend  devoutly  to  the  Minister  as 
he  reads  clearly  and  distinctly  from  the  Word  of  God.  Be- 
fore the  reading  let  the  Minister  say,  Hear  the  Holy  Scripture 
as  it  is  written  in  such  a  chapter  of  such  a  book  •.  and  after 
the  reading  he  shall  say.  The  Lord  bless  to  us  the  reading  of 
His  Holy  Word. 


^  After  the  reading  of  Scripture,  an  Anthem  or  Hymn  may  be 
sung. 

.  IT  Then  let  the  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 


14  EVENING  SERVICE. 

t  And  the  People,  reverently  bowing  down,  shall  follow  in  their 
hearts 

The  General  Prayer. 

H  The  Minister,  leading  the  People  in  their  Common  Prayers,  shall 
ojj'er  U7ito  God  such  Adorations  and  Thanksgivings  ;  such  In- 
tercessions for  the  Church,  for  the  State,  and  for  all  me7i,  es- 
pecially for  those  tvho  are  out  of  Christ  and  those  who  are  in 
any  peril  or  distress ;  and  such  Supplications  for  enlighten- 
ment, protection,  and  guidance;  as  he  may  think  fitting  for 
this  Service.  And  if  he  xvill,  he  may  use  any  of  the  Prayers 
given  in  this  Book  (under  the  title  of  Treasury  "of  Prayers), 
or  those  here  following : 

r\  GOD,  in  glory  exalted,  and  in  mercy  ever-blessed :  We 
"  magnify  Thee,  we  praise  Thee,  we  give  thanks  unto 
Thee  for  Thy  bountiful  providence,  for  all  the  blessings  of 
this  present  life,  and  all  the  hopes  of  a  better  life  to  come. 
Let  the  memory  of  Thy  goodness,  we  beseech  Thee,  fill  our 
hearts  with  joy  and  thankfulness;  and  let  no  unworthi- 
ness  of  ours  provoke  Thee  to  withhold  from  us  any  needed 
good,  seeing  that  all  Thy  blessings  come  not  by  our  desert, 
but  only  through  the  merit  and  mediation  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  LORD  of  heaven  and  earth,  who  hast  promised  to  re- 
^  veal  Thy  glory  by  Jesus  Christ  among  all  nations  ;  Re- 
member, we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  holy  Church  throughout 
all  the  world.  Unite  all  who  profess  and  call  themselves 
Christians  in  the  bond  of  a  living  faith  as  the  body  of 
Christ,  and  so  replenish  them  and  us  with  the  grace  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  bring  forth  abundantly  the  fruits 
of  peace  and  good  works,  and  maj^  turn  many  to  righteous- 
ness through  the  preaching  of  the  Gospel.  And  grant  that, 
having  persevered  in  the  way  of  godliness  to  the  end,  we 
may,  with  prophets,  apostles,  martyrs,  confessors,  and 
saints  of  all  ages,  come  into  full  communion  with  Thee, 
and  with  one  another,  in  Thine  eternal  and  glorious  king- 
dom ;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  wiio  hast  heard  the  prayer  of  our 
-^  fathers,  and  established  our  Nation  in  freedom  according 
to  the  people's  will ;  We  implore  Thy  blessing  on  the  Re- 
public ;  that  Thou  wouldst  grant  us  peaceful  times  and 
fruitful  seasons ;  that  Thou  wouldst  bless  our  homes,  pros- 


EVENING  SERVICE.  15 

per  our  industries,  and  defend  us  from  our  enemies ;  that 
Thou  wouldst  govern  and  protect  Thy  servant  the  Presi- 
dent of  the  United  States,  and  all  to  whom  authority  is 
given;  the  Governor  of  the  State,  and'  all  law-makers  and 
judges  :  that  Thou  wouldst  unite  the  hearts  of  the  people 
to  dwell  together  in  concord  :  and  that  Thou  wouldst  en- 
rich our  land  with  liberty  and  order,  godliness  and  power  ; 
for  the  good  of  the  world  and  the  glory  of  Thy  Name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we  im- 
^^  plore  Thy  mercy  in  behalf  of  all  classes  and  condi- 
tions of  men ;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  visit  them  with 
Thy  help,  according  to  their  manifold  necessities.  Have 
compassion  upon  all  who  are  out  of  Christ,  and  draw  them 
unto  Him.  Show  Thy  pity  upon  all  prisoners  and  captives  ; 
upon  all  sick  and  dying  persons;  and  upon  all  who  are 
poor,  desolate,  or  afflicted.  Enable  them  to  look  unto  Thee, 
O  most  merciful  Father,  and  to  find  Thee  a  present  Saviour 
in  their  time  of  trouble.  And  let  it  please  Thee  to  de- 
liver them,  and  raise  them  up  in  due  time,  giving  them 
patience  under  all  their  sufferings,  the  rich  comfort  of  Thy 
grace  on  earth,  and  eternal  rest  with  Thee  in  heaven; 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe, 
^-^  we  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,  both 
our  hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the 
works  of  Thy  commandments  ;  that  through  Thy  most 
mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  pre- 
served in  body  and  soul;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.   Amen. 

T  IGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord  ;  and 
^  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dan- 
gers of  this  night ;  for  the  love  of  Thy  only  Sou,  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.    Amen. 

And  the  Prayer  may  close  with  the  following  Ascription: 

l^OW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
-^^  and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of 
His  glory  with  exceeding  joy  ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our 


16  EVENING  SERVICE. 

Saviour,  be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both 
now  and  ever.   Amen. 

The  Offering. 

IT  Let  the  Minister,  having  made  such  Announcements  as  are  need- 
ful and  fitting,  then  say,  Let  us  make  our  Offering  to  Almighty 
God  for  (naming  tlie  cause).  If  the  choir  sing  a  Canticle  or 
Anthem  it  should  be  one  proper  for  the  occasion.  When  the 
gifts  are  brought  to  the  Table,  the  Minister  shall  dedicate 
them  to  God  'with  a  brief  prayer  for  His  blessing ;  the  church- 
officers  who  have  gathered  the  gifts  standing,  and  the  congre- 
gation bowing  down. 

U  Oil  special  occasions  the  Offering  may  be  made  after  the  Sermon. 

A  Prayer  of  Dedication. 

A  LL  gracious  God,  wlio  of  Tliine  infinite  love  didst  give 
-^  Thine  ouly-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  to  die  for  our 
sins  and  rise  again  for  our  justification,  and  hast  made  us 
partakers  of  the  divine  nature  through  the  gift  of  the  Holy 
Spirit ;  Accept  the  Offering  vehich  we  now  present  unto 
Thee  :  and  grant  that  our  bodies,  souls,  and  spirits  may  be 
unto  Thee  a  living  sacrifice,  holy  and  well-pleasing  in  Thy 
sight ;  and  that  going  forth  in  Thy  strength,  we  may  be 
able  truly  to  serve  Thee,  and  in  all  things  to  obey  Thy 
will ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

U  Then  let  the  People  stand  np  and  sing 

A  Hymn. 

U  Then  the  Minister,  taking  his  text  from  the  Word  of  God,  and 
remembering  that  it  is  his  office  to  instruct  men  in  divine 
Truth,  to  hold  forth  Christ  crucified  as  their  Saviour,  and  to 
incite  them  to  Christian  faith  and  duty,  shall  preach 

The  Sermon. 

^  The  Sermon  being  ended,  let  the  People  stand  up  and  sing 
A  Hymn. 

II  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 


EVENING  SERVICE.  17 

t  The  People  reverently  bowing  down,  the  Minister  shall  lead  them 
in  their  devotions,  using  if  he  so  desire  one  or  more  of  the 
following  Prayers,  ending  with  the  Lord's  Prayer  : 

The  Closing  Prayer. 

r^  RANT,  we  beseech  Thee,  Almighty  God,  that  the  words, 
^  which  we  have  heard  this  day  with  our  outward  ears, 
may  through  Thy  grace  be  so  grafted  inwardly  in  our 
hearts,  that  they  may  bring  forth  in  us  the  fruit  of  good  liv- 
ing, to  the  honour  and  praise  of  Thy  Name  ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

LET  Thy  Gospel,  O  Lord,  come  unto  us  not  in  word  only 
but  in  power,  and  in  much  assurance,  and  in  the  Holy 
Ghost,  that  we  may  be  guided  into  all  truth,  and  strength 
ened  unto  all  obedience  and  enduring  of  Thy  will  with  joy- 
fulness ;  that,  abounding  in  the  work  of  faith,  and  the  labour 
of  love,  and  the  patience  of  hope,  we  may  finally  be  made 
partakers  of  the  inheritance  of  the  saints  in  light ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

r\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  died  for  us,  that  whether 
^  we  wake  or  sleep,  we  should  live  together  with  Thee ; 
Be  Thou  our  strength  every  morning,  and  our  rest  when 
the  shadows  of  the  evening  are  stretched  out,  O  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

OGOD,  from  whom  all  holy  desires,  all  good  counsels, 
and  all  just  works  do  proceed;  Give  unto  Thy  servants 
that  peace  which  the  world  cannot  give ;  that  both  our 
hearts  may  be  set  to  obey  Thy  commandments,  and  also 
that  by  Thee,  we,  being  defended  from  the  fear  of  our  ene- 
mies, may  pass  our  time  in  rest  and  quietness ;  through  the 
merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.   Amen. 

INTERNAL  and  ever-blessed  God,  who  art  the  Author  of 
^  our  life,  and  the  End  of  our  pilgrimage;  We  beseech 
Thee  so  to  guide  us  by  Thy  Word  and  Spirit,  amid  all 
perils  and  temptations,  that  we  may  not  wander  from  Thy 
way,  nor  stumble  upon  the  dark  mountains  ;  but  may 
finish  our  course  in  safety,  and  come  to  our  eternal  rest  in 
Thee  ;  through  the  saving  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
A  men. 


18  EVENING   SERVICE. 

OLORD  God,  the  Light  of  the  faithful,  the  Strength  of 
those  who  labour,  aud  the  Repose  of  the  blessed  dead  ; 
We  bless  Thee  for  all  Thy  saints  who  have  witnessed  in 
their  lives  a  good  confession,  and  especially  for  those  dear 
unto  us  who  have  fallen  asleep  in  Jesus.  Grant  us  grace, 
O  Lord,  so  to  follow  their  good  example,  that  we  may  be 
one  with  them  in  spirit,  and  finally  share  in  their  eternal 
rest;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 
IT  To  be  said  by  Minister  and  People. 

OUR  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth.  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts.  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen. 

^  The  People  remaining  in  the  posture  of  prayer,  the  Minister  shall 
pronounce 

The  Benediction. 

^HE  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
-*-  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
Amen. 

U  Or  this: 

IT^HE  peace  of  God,  which  passethall  understanding,  keep 
-*-  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  His  son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  and  the  bless- 
ing of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 

IT  After  the  Benediction  it  is  fitting  that  the  Minister  and  People 
remain  in  silent  prni/er,oeseecliing  God  that  none  may  leave 
His  House  without  a  blessing. 

H  Note  that  the  last  Hymn  may  be  omitted,  or  its  place  in  the  Ser- 
vice changed,  according  to  the  wish  and  usage  of  any  church. 


A  BRIEF 

ORDER  OF  WORSHIP. 


IT  This  Service  is  intended  for  the  use  of  any  company  of  Christians, 
gathered  together  to  worship  God,  on  land  or  at  sea,  where 
there  are  no  regular  Church  Ordinances,  or  where  a  Minister 
of  the  Gospel  is  not  present. 

^  If  it  be  desired,  the  Service  may  begin  with  the  Singing  of  a 
Hymn;  after  which  the  Leader,  standing,  may  read  one  or 
more  of  the  following  Sentences  taken  from  the  Holy 
Scriptures. 

Sentences. 

MOKNING. 

rpHE  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  Him,  to 
-*-  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth.  He  will  fulfil  the  de- 
sire of  them  that  fear  Him;  He  also  will  hear  their  cry, 
and  will  save  them. 


Our  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

Where  two  or  three  are  gathered  together  in  My  Name, 
saith  the  Lord  Jesus,  there  am  I  in  the  midst  of  them. 

This  is  the  confidence  that  we  have  in  Him,  that,  if  we 
ask  anything  according  to  His  will,  He  heareth  us. 

Having  these  promises,  let  us  draw  near  to  the  throne  of 
grace  with  true  hearts,  in  full  assurance  of  faith. 

My  voice  shalt  Thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord  ;  in 
the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  Thee,  and  will 
look  up. 


20  A  BRIEF   ORDER  OF  WORSHIP. 


EVENING. 


H 


E  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most  High 
shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 


Lord,  I  cry  unto  Thee:  make  haste  unto  me;  give  ear 
unto  my  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  Thee. 

Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  Thee  as  incense  ;  and 
the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge,  and  my  fortress: 
my  God  ;  in  Him  will  I  trust. 

Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul ;  for  the  Lord  hath  dealt 
bountifully  with  thee. 

Abide  with  us :  for  it  is  toward  evening,  and  the  day  is 
far  spent. 

1  Then  shall  he  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

U  Let  all  the  company  boiv  doicn,  following  the  Prayer  in  their 
hearts,  and,  if  they  so  desire,  joining  audibly  in  the  CoxrESSiON 
OF  Sins  and  the  Lord's  Prayer. 

Prayers. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 
-^^  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid ; 
Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee,  and 
worthily  magnify  Thy  holy  Name  ;  through  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

ly/rOST  holy  and  merciful  Father  ;  We  acknowledge  and 
^^  confess  in  Thy  Presence :  Our  sinful  nature  prone  to 
evil  and  slothful  in  good  ;  And  all  our  shortcomings  and 
oHenses  against  Thee.  Thou  alone  knowest  how  often  we 
have  sinned:  In  wandering  from  Thy  ways;  In  wasting 
Thy  gifts;  In  forgetting  Thy  love.  But  Thou,  O  Lord, 
have  pity  upon  us ;  Who  are  ashamed  and  sorry  for  all 
wherein  we  have  displeased  Thee.  Teach  us  to  hate  our 
errors  ;  Cleanse  us  from  our  secret  faults  ;  And  forgive  our 


A    BRIEF  ORDER  OF   WORSHIP.  21 


sins ;  For  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son  our  Saviour.  And  O 
most  holy  and  loving  Father :  Send  Thy  purifying  grace 
into  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee ;  That  we  may  henceforth 
live  in  Thy  light  and  walk  in  Thy  ways ;  According  to  the 
commandments  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

QUR  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
^  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts.  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen. 

The  Psalter. 

IF  A  portion  of  the  Psalter  may  then  be  read  by  the  Leader,  or 
recited  responsively,  closing  with  this  Ascription  : 

r^LORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and  to  the 
^  Holy  Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

U  Let  all  the  company,  standing,  repeat  together 
The  Apostles'  Creed. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  MaTier  of 
-■-  heaven  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  [He  descended  into  hell;*]  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth 
on  the  riglit  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  From 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  Holy  Catholic  Church  ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  body  ;  and  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

*  Or,  He  continued  in  the  state  of  the  dead,  and  under  the  power 
of  death,  until  the  third  day. 


23  A  BRIEF  ORDER  OF  WORSHIP. 


The  Reading  op  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

H  The  Leader  shall  choose  and  read  an  appropriate  lesson,  or  les- 
sons, from  the  Bible,  saymg  be/ore  he  reads,  Let  us  listen  rev- 
erently to  the  Holy  Scripture,  as  it  is  written  in  the 

chapter  of ;  and  ofler  the  reading  he  shall  say.  May  God 

bless,  to  all  our  hearts,  the  reading  of  His  Word. 

A  Hymn. 

y,  If  it  be  convenient  the  company  may  then  sing  a  Hymn;  and 
after  this,  if  it  be  desired,  the  Leader  may  read  a  Sermon,  or  a 
brief  passage  from  some  Christian  book;  or  a  word  of  exhorta- 
tion and  counsel  may  be  spoken  by  the  Leader  or  some  otlier 
member  of  the  company.  If  this  is  done,  let  another  Hymn  be 
sung  before  the  closing  Prayers.  The  Leader  may  choose  from 
thefollowing  such  as  are  appropriate;  and,  the  company  bow- 
ing down,  he  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 


Praters. 

Thanksgiving. 

r\  GOD,  by  whose  hand  all  living  things  were  made,  and 
^-^  by  whose  blessing  they  are  nourished  and  sustained  ; 
We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  all  the  bounties  of  Thy 
providence,  wherewith  Thou  hast  enriched  our  life;  and 
we  humbly  pray  that,  enjoying  Thy  gifts  in  contentment, 
we  may  be  enabled  by  Thy  grace  to  use  them  to  Thy 
praise.  Especially  we  thank  Thee  for  Thy  great  love  in 
sending  Thy  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the  world  and  in 
calling  us  out  of  our  sins  into  fellowship  with  Him  :  and 
we  beseech  Thee  to  grant  us  always  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
through  whom  we  may  grow  continually  in  thankfulness 
toward  Thee,  as  also  into  the  likeness  of  Thy  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.   Amen. 

Supplication. 

f\  GOD,  most  holy,  wise,  and  powerful  Preserver  and 
^-^  Governor  of  all  Thy  creatures  and  all  their  actions  ; 
Keep  us  this  day  in  health  of  body  and  soundness  of  mind. 


A  BRIEF  ORDER  OF  WORSHP.  23 


m  purity  of  heart  and  cheerfulness  of  spirit,  in  content- 
ment with  our  lot  and  charity  with  our  neighbour;  and 
further  all  our  lawful  undertakings  with  Thy  blessing.  In 
our  labour  strengthen  us  :  in  our  pleasure  purify  us  :  in 
our  difficulties  direct  us :  in  our  perils  defend  us  :  in  our 
troubles  comfort  us:  and  supply  all  our  needs,  according  to 
the  riches  of  Thy  grace  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.   Amen. 

A  Tkaveller's  Prayer. 

T  ORD  God  omnipotent,  who  reignest  in  the  heavens  and 
on  the  earth  ;  We  implore  Thy  guidance  and  protection 
tor  all  our  journey ings.  Against  all  perils  be  Thou  our 
strong  defense,  and  in  far  regions  be  Thou  our  faithful 
friend  ;  keep  us  in  health  and  heart ;  prosper  the  ends  of 
our  adventure,  and  make  the  way  of  our  going  and  of  our 
returning  both  safe  and  happy  ;  and  so  direct  the  steps  of 
all  Jhy  pilgrims  through  this  world,  that  we  shall  finally 
arrive  m  the  better  country,  even  the  heavenly,  with  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  at  Sea. 

Q  ETERNAL  Lord  God,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the 
^  heavens,  and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea  ;  We  com- 
mend ourselves  to  Thine  almighty  protection  on  the  great 
deep.  Guard  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  dangers  of 
the  sea,  from  sickness,  from  the  violence  of  enemies,  from 
every  evil ;  and  conduct  us  in  safety  to  our  desired  haven, 
with  a  grateful  sense  of  Thy  mercies ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     A^nen. 

A  Prayer  for  Friends  and  Kindred. 

Q  LORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  bless  and  keep,  we  pray 
Thee,  our  kindred,  friends,  and  benefactors,  and  gra- 
ciously watch  between  them  and  us,  while  we  are  absent 
one  from  another,  that  in  due  time  we  may  meet  again  to 
praise  Thee,  and  hereafter  dwell  together  in  heavenly  man- 
sions ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Afuen 


24  A  BRIEF  ORDER  OF  WORSHIP. 


A  General  Intercession. 

OGOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of 
men ;  that  Thou  would  est  be  pleased  to  make  Thy  ways 
known  unto  them,  Thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations. 
More  especially,  we  pray  for  Thy  holy  Church  universal ; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  Thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be 
led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of 
spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life. 
Finally,  we  commend  to  Thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those 
who  are  any  ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body, 
or  estate  ;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  comfort  and  relieve 
them,  according  to  their  several  necessities;  giving  them 
patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy  issue  out  of 
all  their  afflictions.  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 


A  General  Prayer  in  the  Morning. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  Father  and  Preserver;  We  give 
-^  Thee  thanks  that  of  Thy  goodness  Thou  hast  watched 
over  us  the  past  night,  and  brought  us  to  a  new  day :  and 
we  beseech  Thee  to  strengthen  and  guard  us  by  Thy 
Spirit,  that  we  may  spend  it  wholly  in  Thy  service  and  to 
Thy  glory,  looking  for  all  prosperity  to  Thy  blessing,  and 
seeking  only  those  things  which  are  well-pieasiug  in  Thy 
sight.  Enable  us,  O  Lord,  while  we  labour  for  the  life 
that  now  is,  ever  to  have  regard  unto  that  heavenly  life 
which  Thou  hast  promised  Thy  children.  Defend  us  in 
soul  and  body  from  all  harm.  And  seeing  it  is  a  small 
thing  to  have  begun  well,  except  we  also  persevere,  take 
us,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  good  keeping  this  day  and  all  our 
days :  continue  and  increase  Thy  grace  within  us,  until  we 
shall  be  perfectly  united  in  the  glory  of  Thy  Son.  Show 
Thy  loving-kindness  unto  all  men  and  women  and  little 
children,  according  to  the  need  of  every  living  soul,  espe- 
cially unto  those  whom  we  love,  and  those  who  are  in  any 
kind   of  trouble   or  distress,    whom  we  now   remember 


A  BRIEF  ORDER  OF  WORSHIP.  25 

silently  before  Thee  :  [here  let  there  be  a  moment  of  prayer 
in  silence ;]  Protect  our  country  and  prosper  Thy  Church  : 
Bless  all  who  do  good  in  the  world,  and  restrain  and  con- 
vert all  who  do  evil.  And  finally,  be  pleased  to  cast  out 
of  Thy  remembrance  all  our  past  offenses,  forgiving  them 
in  Thy  boundless  mercy  and  purifying  our  hearts  that  we 
may  lead  a  better  life;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
Amen. 


A  General  Prayer  in  the  Evening. 

f\  GOD  most  merciful,  Light  eternal  in  the  darkness 
^-^  shining,  by  whom  the  night  of  sin  and  the  blindness 
of  our  hearts  are  driven  away  :  Since  Thou  hast  appointed 
the  day  for  labour  and  the  night  for  rest;  grant  unto  us, 
we  beseech  Thee,  that  our  bodies  may  repose  in  peace  and 
quietness,  that  afterward  they  may  be  able  to  endure  the 
toil  which  Thou  hast  laid  upon  us  in  Thy  service :  Temper 
our  sleep  that  it  be  not  disorderly,  and  keep  us  spotless 
both  in  body  and  in  soul,  that  our  very  rest  may  be  to  Thy 
glory,  renewing  the  strength  of  our  hearts  and  our  joy  in 
Thee:  Enlighten  the  eyes  of  our  understanding  that  we 
may  not  sleep  in  death,  but  obtain  deliverance,  through 
faith  and  hope,  from  all  fear  of  this  misery  :  Defend  us 
against  all  assaults  of  our  enemies,  and  take  us  into  Thy 
holy  protection.  And  although  we  have  not  passed  this 
day  without  greatly  sinning  against  Thee,  we  beseech 
Thee  to  hide  our  sins  with  Thy  mercy,  as  Thou  coverest 
all  things  on  earth  with  the  darkness  of  the  night,  that 
they  may  be  blotted  out  from  Thy  remembrance,  and  we 
may  abide  in  Thy  Presence  and  Thy  favour,  both  now  and 
for  evermore.  Relieve  and  comfort,  with  Thy  fatherly 
goodness,  all  who  are  afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind,  body, 
or  estate  :  Protect  and  prosper,  with  Thine  almighty  power, 
our  country  and  our  rulers,  the  whole  Church  of  Christ  on 
earth,  our  home,  and  all  that  we  hold  dear  and  sacred:  Be 
pleased  to  guard  and  help  those  whom  we  silently  remem- 
ber before  Thee :  [here  let  there  he  a  moment  of  prayer  in 
silence  ;]  Bless  us  and  keep  us,  watch  over  us  and  save  us, 
O  God  in  whom  we  trust ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


26  A  BRIEF  ORDER  OF  WORSHIP. 

T  IGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseeeh  Thee,  O  Lord  ;  and 
^  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and 
dangers  of  this  night ;  for  the  love  of  Thy  only  Son,  our 
Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  Prayer  of  St.  Chrysostom. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  grace  at  this  time 
-^  with  one  accord  to  make  our  common  supplications 
unto  Thee  ;  and  dost  promise  that  when  two  or  three  are 
gathered  together  in  Thy  Name  Thou  wilt  grant  their  re- 
quests :  Fulfil  now,  O  Lord,  the  desires  and  petitions  of 
Thy  servants,  as  may  be  most  expedient  for  them ;  grant- 
ing us  in  this  world  knowledge  of  Thy  truth,  and  in  the 
world  to  come  life  everlasting.     Amen. 

U  All  the  company  still  bowing  down,  the  Leader  may  close  the  Ser- 
vice with  this 

Ascription. 

^OW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  us  from  falling,  and 
-^^  to  present  us  faultless  before  the  presence  of  His 
glory  with  exceeding  joy  ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Sav- 
iour, be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both 
now  and  ever.     Amen. 


THE   COMMANDMENTS. 

IT  This  Order  may  be  used  as  a  separate  Service :  or  it  may  be  said 
at  the  opening  of  Morning  Service  instead  of  the  Order  there 
appointed,  down  to  the  Reading  of  tbe  Holy  Scriptures;  in 
which  case  it  may  be  preceded  by  a  suitable  Hymn. 

U  Let  all  stand  ivhile  the  Minister  reads  the  Sentences,  the  People 
answering  him. 

Minister.     Blessed  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way  :  who  walk 

in  the  law  of  the  Lord. 
Answer.       Order  my  steps  in  Thy  Word :  and  let  not  any 

iniquity  Jiave  dominion  over  me. 
Minister.     Blessed  are  they  that  keep  His  testimonies : 

and  that  seek  Him  with  the  whole  heart. 
Answer.       With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  Thee:  0  let 

me  not  wander  from  Thy  commandments. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

U  Let  the  People  reverently  bow  down  while  he  leads  them  in 

The  Invocation. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  unto  whom  all  hearts  are  open,  all 
-'-*■  desires  known,  and  from  whom  no  secrets  are  hid ; 
Cleanse  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts  by  the  inspiration  of  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we  may  perfectly  love  Thee,  and  worthily 
magnify  Thy  holy  Name  ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

H  Then  the  Minister  shall  read  The  Ten  Commandments,  and 
the  People,  still  bo^ving  doum,  shall,  after  every  Command- 
ment, ask  God's  mercy  for  their  transgressions  in  time  past, 
and  grace  to  keep  the  Law  in  time  to  come. 

GOD  spake  all  these  words,  saying, 
I  am  the  Lord  thy  God,  which  have  brought  thee  out  of 
the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of  the  house  of  bondage. 
Thou  shalt  have  no  other  gods  before  Me. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 


28  THE  COMMANDMENTS. 

Thou  shalt  not  make  unto  thee  any  graven  image,  or  any 
likeness  of  any  thing  that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that  is  in 
the  earth  beneath,  or  that  is  in  the  water  under  the  earth  : 
thou  shalt  not  bow  down  thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them  : 
for  I  the  Lord  thy  God  am  a  jealous  God,  visiting  the 
iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon  the  children  unto  the  third 
and  fourth  generation  of  them  that  hate  Me  ;  and  showing 
mercy  unto  thousands  of  them  that  love  Me,  and  keep  My 
commandments. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  laio. 

Thou  shalt  not  take  the  Name  of  the  Lord  i\\y  God  in 
vain  :  for  the  Lord  will  not  hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
His  Name  in  vain. 

Lord,  hane  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Remember  the  Sabbath-day,  to  keep  it  holy.  Six  days 
shalt  thou  labour,  and  do  all  thy  work :  but  the  seventh 
day  is  the  Sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy  God  ;  in  it  thou  shalt 
not  do  any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  sou,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy 
man-servant,  nor  thy  maid-servant,  nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy 
stranger  that  is  within  thy  gates :  for  in  six  days  the  Lord 
made  heaven  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that  in  them  is, 
and  rested  the  seventh  day  ;  wherefore  the  Lord  blessed 
the  Sabbath-day,  and  hallowed  it. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Honour  thy  father  and  thy  mother :  that  thy  days  may 
be  long  upon  the  land  which  the  Lord  thy  God  giveth 
thee. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  late. 

Thou  shalt  not  kill, 

Lo7%  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Thou  shalt  not  commit  adultery. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  Jiearts  to  keep 
this  law. 


THE  COMMANDMENTS.  29 

Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  Tiearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Thou  shalt  not  bear  false  witness  against  thy  neighbour. 
Lord,  ham  mercy  upon  us,  and  incline  our  hearts  to  keep 
this  law. 

Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy  neighbour's  house,  thou  shalt 
not  covet  thy  neighbour's  wife,  nor  his  man-servant,  nor 
his  maid-servant,  nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that 
is  thy  neighbour's. 

Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  write  all  these  Thy  laws 
in  our  hearts^  we  beseech  Thee. 

1  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Hear  also  what  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  saith  : 
Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all  thy  heart, 
and  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy  mind.  This  is  the 
first  and  great  commandment.  And  the  second  is  like 
unto  it ;  Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbour  as  thyself.  On 
these  two  commandments  hang  all  the  Law  and  the 
Prophets. 

IT  After  a  short  pause  let  the  Minister  continue  in  Prayer,  uHng,  if 
he  will,  thefollotving,  or  other  fitting  words. 

WE  confess  to  Thee,  Almighty  God,  Father,  Son,  and 
Holy  Ghost,  that  we  have  grievously  sinned  in 
thought,  word,  and  deed.  Make  us  truly  contrite.  Fill 
us  with  holy  fear,  and  give  us  grace  to  amend  our  lives 
according  to  Thy  Word,  for  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  Name ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  of  His  great 
■^^  mercy  hath  promised  forgiveness  of  sins  to  all  them 
that  with  hearty  repentance  and  true  faith  turn  to  Him  ; 
Have  mercy  upon  you;  pardon  and  deliver  you  from  all 
your  sins ;  confirm  and  strengthen  you  in  all  goodness  ;  and 
bring  you  to  everlasting  life ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 


30  THE  COMMANDMENTS. 


MOW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power 
that  worketh  in  us  ;  unto  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  in 
the  Church  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages  world 
without  end.     Amen.  ' 


THE  BEATITUDES. 

IT  This  Order  may  he  nsed  as  a  separate  Service :  or  it  may  be  said 
at  the  opening  of  Evening/  Service,  instead  of  the  Order  there 
appointed,  down  to  the  Reading  of  the  Holy  Scriptures ;  in 
ivhich  case  it  may  be  preceded  by  a  suitable  Hymn. 

t  Let  all  stand  while  the  Minister  reads  the  Sentences,  the  People 
answering  him,. 

Minister.  Draw  nigh  to  God,  and  He  will  draw  nigh  to 
you.  Humble  yourselves  in  the  sight  of  the 
Lord,  and  He  shall  lift  you  up. 

Answer.  Bow  down  Thine  ear,  0  Lord,  hear  me  :  for  I  am 
poor  and  needy. 

Minister.  Therefore  will  the  Lord  wait,  that  He  may  be 
gracious  unto  you,  and  therefore  will  He  be 
exalted  that  He  may  have  mercy  upon  you. 

Answer.  Let  Thy  mercy,  0  Lord,  he  wpon  us,  according  as 
we  hope  in  Thee. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say. 

Let  us  pray. 

IT  Let  the  People  reverently  how  down  while  he  leads  them  in 
The  Invocation. 

lyr ERCIFUL  God,  we  beseech  Thee  to  cast  Thy  bright 
^^  beams  of  light  into  our  hearts,  that  we  may  discern 
the  spiritual  laws  of  Thy  kingdom,  and  graciously  incline 
us  to  a  true  obedience  that  we  may  not  only  hear,  but  also 
receive,  these  heavenly  blessings  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

II  Then  the  Minister  shall  read  The  Beatitudes  of  the  Lord  Jesiis ; 
and  the  People,  still  bowing  down,  shall,  after  every  Beati- 
tude, humbly  ask  God  that  it  may  he  fulfilled  in  their  hearts. 

"DLESSED  are  the  poor  in  spirit :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom 
of  heaven. 

Lord,  he  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
hlessing. 


32  THE  BEATITUDES. 

Blessed  are  they  that  mourn :  for  they  shall  be  comforted. 

Lord,  be  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
blessing. 

Blessed  are  the  meek  :  for  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

Lord,  be  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
blessing. 

Blessed  are  they  which  do  hunger  and  thirst  after  right- 
eousness :  for  they  shall  be  filled. 

Lord,  be  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
blessing. 

Blessed  are  the  merciful  :  for  they  shall  obtain  mercy. 

Lord,  be  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
blessing. 

Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart :  for  they  shall  see  God. 

Lord,  be  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
blessing. 

Blessed  are  the  peacemakers  :  for  they  shall  be  called 
the  children  of  God. 

Lord,  be  gracious  unto  us,  and  help  us  to  obtain  this 
blessing. 

Blessed  are  they  which  are  persecuted  for  righteousness' 
sake :  for  theirs  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven. 

Grant  unto  us  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  0  Ood,  and  enable  u^ 
to  obtain  all  these  blessings,  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 

H  After  a  short  pause,  let  the  Minister  continue  in  Prayer,  using,  if 
he  will,  the  folloiving,  or  other  fitting  words. 

r^  LORY  be  to  Thee,  O  Christ,  who  hast  opened  the  king- 
^-^  domof  heaven  unto  the  poor  in  spirit,  and  given  power 
to  them  that  believe  in  Thee  to  become  the  sons  of  God. 
Deliver  us,  O  Lord,  in  Thy  great  mercy,  from  all  the  secret 
sins  that  hinder  us  from  true  blessedness.  Strengthen  us 
to  keep  Thy  counsels  of  perfection,  and  to  walk  in  the  way 
of  Thy  commandments.  And  grant  unto  us  that  peace 
which  the  world  can  neither  give  nor  take  away,  that  at  the 
last  we  may  come  unto  Thee  in  glory,  O  Thou  most  blessed 
Lord  Jesus,  our  only  Saviour.     Amen. 


THE  BEATITUDES.  33 

XTOW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly 
■^^  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power 
that  worketh  in  us ;  imto  Him  be  glory  and  dominion  in 
the  Church  by  Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  CELEBRATION  OF  THE  COMMUNION 

OR  SACRAMENT  OF  THE 

LORD'S  SUPPER 

If  The  Communion,  or  Supper  of  the  Lord,  is  to  be  celebrated 
frequently ;  but  how  often,  may  be  determined  by  the  Minis- 
ter and  Eldership  of  each  congregation,  as  they  may  judge 
most  for  edification.  —Directory  for  Worship,  Chap,  ix,  §  1, 

H  It  is  proper  that  public  notice  shoidd  be  given  to  the  congregation, 
at  least  the  Lord's  Day  before  the  administration  of  the  ordi- 
nance, and  that,  either  then  or  on  some  day  of  the  week,  the 
p)eople  be  instructed  in  its  nature,and  a  due  pre2}arationfor  it ; 
that  all  may  come  in  a  suitable  manner  to  this  holy  feast. — 
Directory  for  Worship,  Chap,  ix,  §  3. 

IT  When  the  time  is  come  for  administration,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

T^EARLY  beloved,  as  we  draw  near  to  the  Lord's  Supper 
-^  to  celebrate  the  Holy  Communion  of  the  Body  and 
Blood  of  Christ,  we  are  gratefully  to  remember  that  our 
Lord  instituted  this  Sacrament  to  be  observed  in  His 
Church  unto  the  end  of  the  world:  for  the  perpetual  re- 
membrance of  the  sacrifice  of  Himself  in  His  death,  the 
sealing  all  benefits  thereof  unto  true  believers,  their  spirit- 
ual nourishment  and  growth  in  Him,  their  further  engage- 
ment in  and  to  all  duties  which  they  owe  unto  Him  ;  and 
to  be  a  bond  and  pledge  of  their  union  with  Him  and  with 
each  other  as  members  of  His  mystical  body. 

Let  us  consider  earnestly  our  great  need  of  having  our 
comfort  and  strength  so  renewed  in  this  our  earthlj^  pil- 
grimage and  warfare;  and  especially  how  necessary  it  is 
that  we  come  unto  the  Lord's  Table  with  knowledge,  faith, 
repentance,  love,  and  with  hearts  hungering  and  thirsting 
after  Christ,  Not  unto  those  who  live  willingly  in  trans- 
gression and  offenses,  holding  fellowship  with  hatred, 
malice,  or  impurity  ;  nor  unto  those  who  cherish  pride  and 
self-righteousness  in  their  hearts,  trusting  secretly  in  their 


THE  CELEBRATION  OF  THE  COMMUNION.     35 

own  works  and  merits,  are  these  benefits  of  Christ  offered. 
But  all  that  are  truly  sorry  for  their  sins  and  would  be 
delivered  from  the  burden  of  them,  all  that  humbly  put 
their  trust  in  Christ,  and  desire  His  grace  that  they  may 
lead  a  holy  life,  are  invited  and  encouraged  in  His  Name 
to  come  to  this  Sacrament.  Let  us  therefore  so  come  that 
we  may  find  refreshing  and  rest  unto  our  souls. 

^  Then  let  the  People  stand  up  and  sing 
A  Hymn. 

IT  If  it  be  more  convenient  in  any  church,  this  Hymn  may  he  omit- 
ted. 

K  The  Table,  on  rvhich  the  elements  are  placed,  being  decently  cov- 
ered, the  bread  in  convenient  dishes,  and  the  xvine  in  cups,  and 
the  Communicants  orderly  and  gravely  sitting  around  the 
Table,  (or  in  their  seats  before  it)  in  the  presence  of  the  Minis- 
ter, he  shall  say, 

"DELOVED  in  the  Lord,  attend  to  the  Words  of  the  Insti- 
^  tution  of  the  Holy  Supper  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
as  they  are  delivered  by  the  Apostle  Paul:  "I  have  re- 
ceived of  the  Lord  that  which  also  I  delivered  unto  you, 
That  the  Lord  Jesus  the  same  night  in  which  He  was 
betrayed  took  bread  ;  and  when  He  had  given  thanks.  He 
brake  it,  and  said.  Take,  eat:  this  is  My  body,  which  is 
broken  for  you  :  this  do  in  remembrance  of  Me.  After  the 
same  manner  also  He  took  the  cup,  when  He  had  supped, 
saying,  This  cup  is  the  New  Testament  in  My  blood  :  this 
do  ye,  as  oft  as  ye  drink  it,  in  remembrance  of  Me.  For  as 
often  as  ye  eat  this  bread,  and  drink  this  cup,  ye  do  show 
the  Lord's  death  till  He  come. " 
And  now,  in  His  Name,  I  take  these  elements 

(IT  Here  the  Minister  may  lay  his  hand  upon  the  plate  and  the  cup) 

to  be  set  apart  by  prayer  and  thanksgiving  to  the  holy  use 
for  which  He  has  appointed  them. 

^  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 


36    THE  CELEBRATION  OF  THE  COMMUNION. 

1  //.so  desired,  these  Prayers  and  Thanksgiving.s  may  be  offered 
in  the  form  following ;  the  People  reverently  bowing  down: 

r\  GOD,  who  by  the  blood  of  Thy  dear  Son  hast  conse- 
"  crated  for  us  a  new  and  a  living  way  into  the  holiest 
of  all ;  Cleanse  our  minds,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  the  inspi- 
ration of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that,  drawing  near  unto  Thee 
with  a  pure  heart  and  undefiled  conscience,  we  may  receive 
these  Thy  gifts  without  sin,  and  worthily  magnify  Thy 
holy  Name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A7nen. 

IT  Then  the  People,  still  bowing  down,  shall  make  these  responses : 

Minister.  The  Lord  be  with  you. 

People.  And  icith  thy  spirit. 

Minister.  Lift  up  your  hearts. 

People.  We  lift  them  up  xnito  the  Lord. 

Minister.  Let  us  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  our  God. 

People.  It  is  meet  and  right  so  to  do. 

IT  Then  the  Minister,  proceeding,  shall  say, 

TT  is  very  meet,  right,  and  our  bounden  duty,  that  we 
^  should,  at  all  times  and  in  all  places,  give  thanks  unto 
Thee,  O  Lord,  Holy  Father,  Almighty  and  Eternal  God, 
for  all  Thy  bounties  known  and  unknown ;  but  chiefly  are 
we  bound  to  praise  Thee  that  Thou  hast  ransomed  us  from 
eternal  death,  and  given  us  the  joyful  hope  of  everlasting 
life  through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son,  whom  Thou  didst  send 
into  the  world  to  suffer  death  upon  the  cross  for  our  redemp- 
tion. Thee,  God  the  Father  Everlasting  :  Thee,  Only  Be- 
gotten Son :  Thee,  Holy  Spirit,  the  Comforter :  Holy, 
Blessed  and  Glorious  Trinity  :  we  confess  and  praise  with 
heart  and  mouth  ;  saying,  with  angels  and  archangels,  and 
all  the  company  of  Heaven, 

U  Here  let  the  People,  still  bowing  down,  join  aloud,  singing  or 
saying, 

TTOLY,  HOLY,  HOLY,  Lord  God  of  Hosts ;  Heaven 
-■-*-  and  earth  are  full  of  the  majesty  of  Thy  glory,  Ho- 
sanna  in  the  highest.  Blessed  is  He  that  cometh  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord.     Hosanna  in  the  highest. 


THE  CELEBRATION  OF  THE  COMMUNION.     37 


H  Then  the  Minister  shall  proceed,  saying, 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
^  whose  once  offering  up  of  Himself,  by  Himself,  upon 
the  cross,  once  for  all,  we  commemorate  before  Thee ;  We 
beseech  Thee  to  accept  this  our  spiritual  oblation  of  all 
possible  praise  for  the  same.  And  here  we  offer  and  pre- 
sent, O  Lord,  ourselves,  our  souls  and  bodies,  to  be  a  rea- 
sonable, holy,  and  living  sacrifice,  acceptable  unto  Thee 
through  Jesus  Christ  Thy  Son  : 

And  we  most  humbly  beseech  Thee,  Father  of  all  mer- 
cies and  God  of  all  comfort,  to  vouchsafe  Thy  gracious 
presence,  and  the  effectual  working  of  Thy  Spirit  in  us, 
and  so  to  sanctify  these  elements  both  of  Bread  and  Wine, 
and  to  bless  Thine  own  Ordinance;  that  we  may  receive 
by  faith  Christ  crucified  for  us,  and  so  feed  upon  Him, 
that  He  may  be  one  with  us  and  we  with  Him  ;  that  He 
may  live  in  us,  and  we  in  Him  who  hath  loved  us,  and 
given  Himself  for  us  : 

Even  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and 
the  Holy  Ghost,  be  praise  and  power,  might,  majesty,  and 
dominion,  both  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

1  The  Bread  and  Wine  being  thus  set  apart  by  Prayer  and  Thanks- 
giving, the  Minister  is  to  take  the  Bread,  and  break  it,  in  view 
of  the  People,  saying, 

OUR  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  on  the  same  night  in  which  He 
was  betrayed,  having  taken  Bread,  and  blessed  and 
broken  it,  gave  it  to  His  disciples  ;  as  I,  ministering  in  His 
Name,  give  this  Bread  unto  you  ;  saying.  Take,  eat :  this  is 
My  Body,  which  is  broken  for  you  ;  this  do  in  remem- 
brance of  Me. 

1[  Then  the  Minister,  who  is  also  himself  to  communicate,  is  to  give 
the  Bread  to  the  Elders  to  be  distributed. 

II  After  having  given  the  Bread,  he  shall  take  the  Cup  and  say, 

AFTER  the  same  manner  our  Saviour  also  took  the  Cup  ; 
and  having  given  thanks,  as  hath  been  done  in  His 
Name,  He  gave  it  to  His  disciples,  saying,  This  Cup  is 
the  New  Testament  in  My  Blood,  which  is  shed  for  many 
for  the  remission  of  sins  :  drink  ye  all  of  it. 

H  Then  the  Minister,  who  is  also  to  partake  of  the  Cup,  shall  give 
it  to  the  Elders  to  be  administered. 


38    THE  CELEBRATION  OF  THE  COMMUNION. 

H  After  all  have  communicated,  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

ALMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  we  most  heartily 
-^  thank  Thee  for  Thy  rich  mercy  and  invaluable  good- 
ness, vouchsafed  to  us  in  this  sacred  Communion,  wherein 
we  have  assurance  that  we  are  very  members  of  the  mys- 
tical body  of  Thy  Son,  and  heirs  through  hope  of  Thine 
everlasting  kingdom.  And,  as  we  have  been  made  par- 
takers of  Christ,  so  enable  us  to  hold  fast  that  which  we 
have  received,  that  no  man  may  take  our  crown.  Help 
us,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  bear  about  with  us  continually  the 
dying  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  that  the  life  also  of  Jesus  may  be 
made  manifest  in  our  mortal  body  ;  and  grant  that  we  may 
remain  alway  in  the  holy  fellowship  of  all  faithful  people, 
with  whom  in  the  unity  of  the  Spirit,  we  now  make  our 
intercessions  unto  Thee  : 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people  and  bless  Thine  inheritance  : 
feed  them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever.  Remember,  O 
Lord,  Thy  congregation,  which  Thou  hast  purchased  of 
old  :  pour  out  Thy  Spirit  as  floods  upon  the  dry  ground, 
and  refresh  Thy  waiting  heritage.  Let  Thy  priests  be 
clothed  with  righteousness,  and  let  Thy  saints  shout  for 
joy.  Show  Thy  mercy  also  unto  them  that  are  afar  off,  and 
gather  all  the  lost  sheep  into  Thy  fold  ;  for  the  sake  of 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

lyrOST  merciful  God,  we  bless  Thy  holy  Name  for  all 
lT±  rpjjy  servants  who  have  kept  the  faith,  and,  having 
accomplished  their  warfare,  are  at  rest  with  Thee.  We 
pray  Thee  to  enable  us  so  to  follow  their  good  example, 
that  we  with  them  may  finally  be  partakers  of  Thy  hea- 
venly kingdom,  and,  at  the  glorious  appearing  of  our 
Saviour  Jesus  Christ,  may  behold  Him  with  unveiled  face, 
being  changed  into  His  likeness  ;  when  He  shall  present  us, 
with  all  His  Church,  faultless  before  the  presence  of  His 
glory  with  exceeding  joy.  Hear  us,  O  heavenly  Father, 
for  His  sake  :  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

H  Then  the  People  shall  rise  and  sing 
A  HYivm. 


THE  CELEBRATION  OF  THE  COMMUNION.     39 

If  Then,  the  People  reverently  bowing  down,  the  Minister  shall  pro- 
nounce 

The  Benediction. 

1^0 W  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the 
-•^^  dead  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  make  you 
perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  His  will,  working  in  you 
that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  His  sight,  through  Jesus 
Christ ;  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

H  After  the  Benediction  it  is  fitting  that  the  Communicants  remain 
in  silent  prayer,  beseeching  God  that  none  may  leave  His  Table 
without  a  blessing. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  ADMINISTRATION   OF  BAPTISM 
TO   INFANTS. 

IF  Baptism  is  not  to  be  unnecessarily  delayed  ;  nor  to  be  adminis- 
tered in  any  case  by  any  private  person;  but  by  a  Minister  of 
Christ,  called,  to  be  the  steward  of  the  mysteriesof  God.  —  Direc- 
tory for  Worship,  Chap,  viii,  §  1. 

H  Although  Baptism  is  usually  to  be  administered  in  the  church, 
in  the  presence  of  the  congregation;  yet  there  m.ay  be  cases 
when  it  will  be  expedient  to  administer  this  Sacrament  in  pri- 
vate houses;  ofivhichthe  Minister  is  to  be  the  judge.  —  Direc- 
tory for  Worship,  Chap,  viii,  §  5. 

H  After  previous  notice  is  given  to  the  Minister,  the  Child  to  be 
baptized  is  to  be  presented  to  him  by  one  or  both  the  parents, 
tvhom  the  Minister  shall  address  in  this  vnse  : 

"TiEARLY  beloved,  Almighty  God,  who  has  called  us 
-■-^  into  His  Church,  has  promised  to  be  our  God,  and  also 
the  God  and  Father  of  our  children;  Avhich  covenant  He 
renews  in  this  Sacrament  of  Baptism,  given  to  us  and  to 
our  children,  as  a  sign  and  seal  of  the  washing  away  ojf 
our  sins  and  our  ingrafting  into  Christ.  St.  Paul  assures 
us  that  the  children  of  the  faithful  are  to  be  numbered 
among  the  holy  people  of  God.  Our  Saviour  also,  in  the 
Gospel,  calls  the  children  unto  Him,  and  blesses  them,  sa,y- 
iug  :  Suffer  the  little  children  to  come  unto  Me,  and  forbid 
them  not:  for  of  such  is  the  Kingdom  of  God. 

Forasmuch  as  you  desire  and  claim  these  blessings  for 
your  Child,  you  will  now  engage,  on  your  part,  to  perform 
those  things  which  God  requires  of  you,  that  the  good  will 
and  pleasure  of  your  Heavenly  Father  may  not  b^  hidden 
from  your  Child. 

H  Here  the  Minister  shall  address  the  follotving  Qitestions  to  the 
Parents;  and  the  Parents,  each  of  them,  shall  make  answer  : 

Question.  Do  you  accept,  for  yourself  and  for  your 
Child,  the  covenant  of  God,  and  therein  con- 
secrate your  Child  to  Him  ? 

Ans2cer.      I  do. 


ADMINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  TO  INFANTS.    41 

Question.  Do  you  promise  to  instruct  your  Child  in  the 
principles  of  our  holy  religion,  as  contained  in 
the  Scriptures,  to  pray  with  Mm  and  for  hini, 
and  to  bring  him  up  in  the  nurture  and  ad- 
monition of  the  Lord  ? 

Answer.      I  do. 

t  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

/TYRANT,  O  Lord,  to  these  Thy  servants  grace  to  perform 
^-^  the  things  which  they  ham  promised  before  Thee : 

And  sanctify  with  Thy  Spirit  this  Child  now  to  be  bap- 
tized according  to  Thy  Word ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then,  all  present  reverently  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say  to 
the  Parents, 

What  is  the  name  of  this  Child  ? 

IT  Then  the  Minister  {taking  the  Child  in  his  arms,  or  leaving  it  in 
the  arms  of  the  Parent),  pronoioicing  the  name  of  the  Child, 
shall  pour  or  sprinkle  xvater  upon  it,  saying, 

I  baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 


^^    the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

It  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

IVrOST  holy  and  merciful  Father,  we  give  Thee  hearty 
-^  thanks  that  Thou  hast  numbered  us  amongst  Thy 
people,  and  dost  also  call  our  children  unto  Thee,  marking 
them  with  this  Sacrament,  as  a  singular  token  and  badge  of 
Thy  love.  Wherefore,  we  beseech  Thee  to  confirm  Thy  fa- 
vour more  and  more  toward  us,  and  to  take  into  Thy  tuition 
and  defense  this  Child.,  whom  we  offer  and  present  unto  Thee 
with  common  supplications.  Grant  that  he  may  know 
Thee  7«s  merciful  Father,  through  Thy  Holy  Spirit  working 
in  his  heart,  and  that  he  may  not  be  ashamed  to  confess  the 
faith  of  Christ  crucified ;  but  may  continue  His  faithful  sol- 
dier and  servant,  and  so  prevail  against  evil  that  in  the  end 
he  may  obtain  the  victory,  and  be  exalted  into  the  liberty 
of  Thy  kingdom  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


42    ADMINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  TO  INFANTS. 

If  Then  the  Minister  and  People  may  say  together  the  Lord's 
Prayer,  if  the  same  is  not  said  in  the  Service  im.mediately  pre- 
ceding or  following. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for 
give  us  our  debts,  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

T^HE  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
-*-  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you 
all.     Amen. 

U  Infants  descending  from  parents,  either  both  or  but  one  of  them 
prof essing  faith  in  Christ  and  obedience  to  Him,  are  xvithin  the 
covenant  of  promise,  and  are  to  be  baptized.  —  Larger  Cate- 
chism, 166. 

U  The  efficacy  of  Baptism  is  not  tied  to  that  moment  of  time  wherein 
it  is  administered;  yet,  notwithstanding,  by  the  right  use  of 
this  Sacrament  the  grace  promised  is  not  07dy  offered,  but  really 
exhibited  and  conferred  oy  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  such  {trhefher  of' 
age  or  infants)  as  that  grace  belongeth  unto,  accorditig  to  the 
counsel  of  God's  own  will,  in  His  appointed  time.  Gh'ace  and 
salvation  are,  however,  not  so  inseparably  annexed  unto  Bap>- 
tism  as  that  none  can  be  regenerated  or  saved  witJiout  it,  or 
that  all  that  are  baptized  are  undoubtedly  regenerated.  — Con- 
fession  of  Faith,  Chap,  xxviii,  §§  5,  6. 

IT  When,  by  death  of  the  parents  or  othei'wise,  children  are  re- 
moved from  their  custody,  the  guardian  or  other  persoii  irho 
has  undertaken  to  rear  them  may  present  them  for  Baptism, 
provided  \xe  possess  the  qualifications  requisite  for  ha vuig  his 
own  children  baptized,  and  is  willing  to  assume  the  obligations 
made  by  pore?it5  in  the  foregoing  service.  —  Minutes  of  the 
Synod  of  1786. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  ADMINISTRATIOlSr  OF  BAPTISM 
TO   ADULTS 

AND  THEIR  RECEPTION  TO  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

H  When  unbaptized  persons  ap>ply  for  admission  into  the  Church, 
they  shall,  in  ordinary  cases,  after  giving  satisfaction  with  re- 
spect to  their  knowledge  and  piety,  make  a  public  profession  of 
their  faith  in  the  presence  of  the  congregation ;  and  thereupon 
be  baptized.  —Directory  for  Worship,  Chap,  x,  §  4. 

H  The  Candidates  appearing  before  the  Minister,  he  shall  say, 

XTEAR  the  Words  of  the  Institution  of  this  holy  Sacra- 
-*-^  ment,  as  delivered  by  our  Lord  and  Saviour  to  His  dis- 
ciples, before  His  ascension  to  the  right  hand  of  God : 

"All  power  is  given  unto  Me  in  heaven  and  in  earth. 
Go  ye,  therefore,  and  teach  all  nations,  baptizing  them  in 
the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Sou,  and  of  the  Holy 
Ghost:  teaching  them  to  observe  all  things  whatsoever  I 
have  commanded  you:  and,  lo,  I  am  with  you  alway,  even 
unto  the  end  of  the  world." 

Hence  St.  Peter,  on  the  day  of  Pentecost,  called  upon  the 
people,  saying,  "Repent,  and  be  baptized,  every  one  of 
you,  in  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  for  the  remission  of  sins, 
and  ye  shall  receive  the  gift  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  For  the 
promise  is  unto  you,  and  to  your  children,  and  to  all  that 
are  afar  off,  even  as  many  as  the  Lord  our  God  shall 
call." 

Doubt  ye  not,  therefore,  but  earnestly  believe,  that  He 
will  number  among  Plis  people  these  present  Persons,  truly 
repenting  and  coming  unto  Him  by  faith,  and  that  this  Bap- 
tism with  water  in  His  Name  shall  be  unto  them  the  sign 
and  seal  of  the  washing  away  of  their  sins,  their  engrafting 
into  Christ,  their  regeneration  by  His  Holy  Spirit,  and  their 
engagement  to  be  the  Lord's. 


44    ADMINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  TO  ADULTS. 

H  The  Minister  shall  then  say  to  the  Persons  to  be  baptized,  and 
each  one  shall  answer,  asfolloivs  : 

TAEARLY  beloved,  who  are  come  hither  desiring  to  be 
^-^  baptized,  you  are  now  faithfully,  for  your  part,  in  the 
presence  of  God  and  this  congregation,  to  promise  and  an- 
swer to  the  following  Questions. 

Question.  Do  you  receive  and  profess  the  Christian 
faith,  and  in  this  faith  do  you  desire  to  be 
baptized  ? 

Answer.       I  do. 

Question.  Do  you  confess  your  sins,  and  turn  from  them 
with  godly  sorrow,  and  put  all  your  trust 
in  the  mercy  of  God,  which  is  in  Christ 
Jesus  ;  and  do  you  promise  in  His  strength 
to  lead  a  sober,  righteous,  and  godly  life  ? 

Ansicer.       I  do. 


U  The  Question  here  folloxving  is  to  be  omitted  at  this  point  in 
case  this  Okder  of  Baptism  is  used  in  connection  with  that 
for  the  Confirmation  of  Baptismal  Vows. 

Question.  Now  desiring  to  be  received  to  the  Lord's 
Supper,  do  you  promise  to  make  diligent 
use  of  the  means  of  grace,  submitting 
yourself  to  the  lawful  authority  and  guid- 
ance of  the  Church,  and  continuing  in  the 
peace  and  fellowship  of  the  people  of  God  ? 

Answer.       I  do. 


\  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

T^TE  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  that  it  may  please  Thee  to 
'*  receive,  and  to  sanctify  with  Thy  Spirit,  these  Persons 
now  to  be  baptized  according  to  Thy  Word ;  that  they  may 
obtain  the  fulness  of  Thy  grace,  and  ever  remain  in  the 
number  of  Thj^  faithful  children;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


ADMINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  TO  ADULTS.     45 

IT  Then,  all  present  reverently  standing,  the  Person  to  be  baptized 
will  kneel  down,  and  the  Minister,  pronoiuicing  his  name,  shall 
pour  or  sprinkle  tvater  upon  his/orehead,  saying, 


N 


— -,  I  baptize  thee  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of 
the  Son,  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost     Amen. 


H  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 


TU'E  receive  this  Person  into  the  congregation  of  Christ's 
^  '     flock ;  in  the  confidence  that  he  shall  never  be  ashamed 
to  confess  the  faith  of  Christ  crucified,  and  to  continue 
Christ's  faithful  soldier  and  servant  unto  his  life's  end. 


11  Here,  if  Persons  tvho  have  been  baptized  in  infancy  are  to  be 
received  to  the  Lord's  Supper,  they  may  be  called  to  come 
forirard;  and  the  Minister,  omitting  the  remainder  of  this 
Order,  may  j)TOceed  ivith  the  Order  for  the  Confirmation  of 
Baptismal  Vows  the  newly  baptized  persons  still  standing  in 
their  places  before  him. 


II  Then  the  Minister  {laying  his  hand,  if  such  be  his  discretion, 
xipon  the  head  of  every  one  in  order  kneeling  before  him)  shall 
say, 

"TVEFEND,  O  Lord,  tJiis  Thy  Child  with  Thy  heavenly 
-^  grace  ;  that  he  may  continue  Thine  for  ever  ;  and  daily 
increase  in  Thy  Holy  Spirit  more  and  more,  until  he  come 
unto  Thy  everlasting  kingdom.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee 
-^  heart}'-  thanks  and  praise  that  Thou  hast  not  withheld 
Thy  loving  kindness  from  t?iese  Thy  servants,  but  hast 
given  them  shelter  within  the  covenant  of  Thy  peace,  and 
makest  them  to  sit  down  at  Thy  Table.  We  entreat  Thee 
of  Thy  great  mercy  to  perfect  in  them  the  good  work  Thou 
hast  begun  ;  that  they,  being  defended  by  Thy  fatherly 
hand,  and  strengthened  with  power  through  Thy  Spirit  in 
the  inward  man,  may  be  enabled  to  keep  this  covenant 
without  spot,  unrebukable,  until  the  day  of  the  appearing 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


46    ADMINISTRATION  OF  BAPTISM  TO  ADULTS. 

I^OW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
-•-^  and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  His 
glory  with  exceeding  joy  ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Sav- 
iour^ be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now 
and  ever.     Ameji. 

II  Baptism  is  not  to  be  administered  to  any  that  are  out  of  the  vis- 
ible Church,  and  so  strangers  from  the  covenant  of  promise, 
till  they  profess  their  faith  in  Christ  and  obedience  to  Him,.  — 
Larger  Catechism,  IGG. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  CONFIRMATION  OF  BAPTISMAL 
VOWS 

AND 

RECEPTION  TO  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

U  At  the  time  appointed,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

rpHESE  Persons  now  to  be  named,  who  are  baptized  cliil- 

-^    dreii  of  the  Church,  have  been  examined,  and  approved 

by  the  Session  as  to  their  knowledge  and  piety,  and  now 

present  themselves  publicly  to  confirm  the  vows  made  for 

them  in  Baptism. 

If  The  Minister  shall  then  read  their  names,  and  they  will  come 
forward,  and  stand  before  him. 

1  Then  addressing  them,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

"PiEARLY  beloved,  in  your  Baptism  you  received  the  sign 
-■-^  and  seal  of  your  engrafting  into  Christ,  and  were  sol- 
emnly engaged  to  be  the  Lord's.  And  forasmuch  as  you 
now  desire  to  confirm  the  covenant  then  made  in  your 
behalf,  and  to  obey  His  commandment  by  confessing  Him 
before  men,  you  are  to  make  answer  faithfully  to  the  fol- 
lowing Questions. 

Question.  Do  you  here,  in  the  presence  of  God  and  this 
congregation,  confess  Christ  as  your  Lord, 
and  adhere  to  that  Christian  faith  wherein 
you  were  baptized  ? 

A  nstaer.       I  do. 

Question.  Do  you  ratify  and  confirm  the  vows  of  j^'our 
Baptism,  and  promise  with  God's  help  to  serve 
the  Lord,  and  keep  His  commandments  all 
the  days  of  your  life  ? 

Ansioer.       I  do. 


48    THE  CONFIRMATION  OF  BAPTISMAL  VOWS. 


If  Here,  if  any  Adults  have  been  baptized  at  the  same  Service  the 
Minister  shall  address  thefoUoiving  Question  to  them  n.s  well 
as  to  those  who  were  baptized  in  infancy,  and  they  shall  be 
included  in  the  following  parts  of  this  Order. 


Question.  Now  desiring  to  be  received  to  the  Lord's 
Supper,  do  you  promise  to  make  diligent  use 
of  the  means  of  grace,  submitting  yourself 
to  the  lawful  authority  and  guidance  of  the 
Church,  and  continuing  in  the  peace  and 
fellowship  of  the  people  of  God  V 

Ansioer.       I  do. 

If  Then  the  Minister  {laying  his  hand,  if  such  be  his  discretion, 
upon  the  head  of  every  one  in  order  kneeling  before  him)  shall 
say, 

T^EFEND,  O  Lord,  tliis  Thy  CMlcl  with  Thy  heavenly 
^^  grace  ;  that  he  may  continue  Thine  for  ever;  and  daily 
increase  in  Thy  Holy  Spirit  more  and  more,  until  he  come 
unto  Thy  everlasting  kingdom.     Amen. 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  give  Thee 
^^-*-  hearty  thanks  and  praise  that  Thou  hast  not  withheld 
Thy  loving  kindness  from  these  Thy  servants,  but  hast 
given  them  shelter  within  the  covenant  of  Thy  peace,  and 
makest  them  to  sit  down  at  Thy  Table.  We  entreat  Thee 
of  Thy  great  mercy  to  perfect  in  them  the  good  work  Thou 
hast  begun  ;  that  they,  being  defended  bv  Thy  fatherly 
hand,  and  strengthened  with  power  through  Thy  Spirit  in 
the  inward  man,  may  be  enabled  to  keep  this  covenant 
without  spot,  unrebukable,  until  the  day  of  the  appearing 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

AJOW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling, 
-^^  and  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  His 
glory  with  exceeding  joy  ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Sav- 
iour, be  glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now 
and  ever.     Amen. 


THE  CONFIRMATION  OF  BAPTISMAL  VOWS.     49 

H  Children  born  within  the  pale  of  the  visible  Church,  and  dedi- 
cated to  God  in  Ba2)tism,  are  under  the  ins2oection  and.  govern- 
ment of  the  Church;  and  are  to  be  taught  to  read  and  repeat 
the  Ca'techism,  the  Apostles'  Creed,  and,  the  Lord's  Prayer. 
They  are  to  be  taught  to  pray,  to  abhor  sin,  to  fear  God,  and  to 
obey  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ.  And  when  they'come  to  years  of 
discretion,  if  they  be  free  from  scandal,  a2yp>ear  sober  and 
steady,  and  to  have  sufficient  knoivledge  to  discern  the  Lord's 
body,  they  ought  to  be  informed  it  is  their  duty  and  pt^'ivilege 
to  come  to  the  Lord's  Supper.  — 'Directory  for 'Worship,  Cliap. 
x,§l. 

IT  The  years  of  discretion  in  young  Christians  cannot  be  precisely 
fixed.  This  must  be  left  to  the  prudence  of  the  eldership.  The 
Officers  of  the  church  are  the  judges  of  the  qualifications  of  those 
to  be  admitted  to  sealing  ordinances,  and  of  the  time  when  it  is 
proper  to  admit  young  Christians  to  them.  —  Directory  for 
Worship,  Chap,  x,  §  2. 

U  A  public  Service  for  the  reception  of  baptized  persons  to  the  Com- 
onunion  is  not  to  be  regarded,  as  a  part  of  either  Sacrament, 
nor  as  an  invanable  condition  of  their  admission  to  the  Lord's 
Supper,  but  simply  as  a  method  advisable  in  ordinary  cases ; 
the  occasions  u'hen  it  may  be  necessary  or  proper  to  use  some 
other  method  being  left  to  the  prudence  and  judg7ne7it  of  the 
Officers  of  the  church. 


AN  ORDER  FOR 

THE   RECEPTION   OF   COMMUNICANTS 
FROM  OTHER  CHURCHES. 

U  This  Order  may  be  used  after  the  close  of  the  two  Services  im- 
mediately preceding,  or  at  a  Service  preparatory  to  the  Com- 
munion. 

U  If  Commutiicants  are  received  from  other  Churches,  the  Minis- 
ter may  read  their  names,  and,  bidding  them  rise,  may  address 
them,  saying  : 

T^EARLY  beloved,  Having  before  made  public  confes- 
^-^  sion  of  your  faith  in  Christ,  and  having  voluntarily 
transferred  to  this  church  your  covenant  relation  of  mem- 
bership ;  you  now  promise  to  wait  diligently  upon  its  or- 
dinances, to  study  its  peace  and  prosperity,  and  to  yield 
becoming  submission  to  its  government  and  discipline. 

IT  The7i  the  Minister  may  bid  all  the  Members  of  the  chxirch  to 
rise,  and  speaking  for  them,  he  shall  say, 

TN  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  we,  the  Officers  and  Mem- 
-■-  bers  of  this  church,  bid  you  welcome  to  its  fellowship 
and  to  its  covenant  privileges.  We  promise  to  watch  over 
you  and  seek  your  welfare  in  the  Lord.  And  we  pray 
God  that  all  of  us,  being  united  in  the  faith,  may  be  pre- 
served blameless  unto  the  coming  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Ame7i. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE   SOLEMNIZATION   OF   MARRIAGE. 


^  Forasmuch  as  Marriage  is  a  sacred  relation,  the  ground  of 
himian  fellowship  and  society,  and  most  xirecious  to  mankind; 
although  it  be  not  a  Sacrcimetit  nor  ijeculiar  to  the  Church  of 
Christ,  it  is  proper  that  it  be  solemnized  by  a  lawfal  Minister, 
that  he  may  give  counsel  from  the  Word  of  God  to  those  enter- 
ing hohj  wedlock,  and  invoke  the  Divine  blessing  upon  them. 

H  The  J'ersons  to  be  married  shall  present  themselves  before  the 
Minister,  the  Woman  standing  at  the  left  hand  of  the  Man. 
Then,  all  present  reverently  standing,  the  Minister  shall  say, 

DEARLY  beloved,  we  are  assembled  here  in  the  presence 
of  God,  to  join  this  Man  and  this  Woman  in  holy  Mar- 
riage ;  which  is  instituted  of  God,  regulated  by  His  com- 
mandments, blessed  by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  to  be 
held  in  honour  among  all  men.  Let  us  therefore  reverently 
remember  that  God  has  established  and  sanctified  Mar- 
riage, for  the  welfare  and  happiness  of  mankind.  Our  Sav- 
iour has  declared  that  a  man  shall  forsake  his  father  and 
mother  and  cleave  unto  his  wife.  By  His  apostles.  He  has 
instructed  those  who  enter  into  this  relation  to  cherish  a 
mutual  esteem  and  love ;  to  bear  with  each  other's  infirmi- 
ties and  weaknesses ;  to  comfort  each  other  in  sickness, 
trouble,  and  sorrow  ;  in  honesty  and  industry  to  provide 
for  each  other,  and  for  their  household,  in  temporal  things  ; 
to  pray  for  and  encourage  each  other  in  the  things  which 
pertain  to  God  ;  and  to  live  together  as  the  heirs  of  the 
grace  of  life. 

Forasmuch  as  these  two  Persons  have  come  hither  to  be 
made  one  in  this  holy  estate,  if  there  be  any  here  present 
who  knows  any  just  cause  why  they  may  not  lawfully  be 
joined  in  Marriage,  I  require  him  now  to  make  it  known, 
or  ever  after  to  hold  his  peace. 


52        THE  SOLEMNIZATION   OF   MARRIAGE. 


IT  Then,  speaking  unto  the  Persons  who  are  to  be  married,  he  shall 
say, 

T  CHARGE  you  both,  before  the  great  God  the  Searcher 
-■-  of  all  hearts,  that  if  either  of  you  know  any  impediment, 
why  ye  may  not  lawfully  be  joined  together  in  Marriage, 
ye  do  now  confess  it.  For  be  ye  well  assured  that  if  any 
persons  are  joined  together  otherwise  than  as  God's  Word 
allows,  their  union  is  not  blessed  by  Him. 

IT  Then,  if  no  impediment  appear,  the  Minister  shall  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  ever  blessed  God,  whose  Presence  is 
^'-*-  the  happiness  of  every  condition,  and  whose  favour 
sweetens  every  relation;  We  beseech  Thee  to  be  present 
and  favourable  unto  these  Thy  servants,  that  they  may  be 
truly  joined  in  the  honourable  estate  of  Marriage,  in  the  cov- 
enant of  their  God.  As  Thou  hast  brought  them  together 
by  Thy  providence,  sanctify  them  by  Thy  Spirit,  giving 
them  a  new^  frame  of  heart  fit  for  their  ncAV  estate  ;  and  en- 
rich them  with  all  grace,  whereby  they  may  enjoy  the 
comforts,  undergo  the  cares,  endure  the  trials,  and  per- 
form the  duties  of  life  together  as  becometh  Christians, 
under  Thy  heavenly  guidance  and  protection  ;  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


H  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  Man, 

\i\ ,  wilt  thou  have  this  Woman  to  be  thy  wife,  and 

^^^  wilt  thou  pledge  thy  troth  to  her,  in  all  love  and 
honour,  in  all  duty  and  service,  in  all  faith  and  tenderness, 
to  live  with  her,  and  cherish  her,  according  to  the  ordinance 
of  God,  in  the  holy  bond  of  Marriage  ? 


The  Man  shall  answer, 
I  will. 


THE  SOLEMNIZATION   OF  MARRIAGE.      53 

t  Then  the  Minister  shall  say  to  the  Woman, 

"^ ,  wilt  thou  have  this  Man  to  be  thy  husband,  and 

-^^  wilt  thou  pledge  thy  troth  to  him,  in  all  love  and 
honour,  in  all  duty  and  service,  in  all  faith  and  tenderness, 
to  live  with  him,  and  cherish  him,  according  to  the  ordi- 
nance of  God,  in  the  holy  bond  of  Marriage  ? 

The  Woman  shall  answer, 
I  will. 
H  Then  the  Minister  tnay  say, 
TyHO  giveth  this  Woman  to  be  married  to  this  Man  ? 

IT  Then  the  father,  {or  guardian  or  any  friend,)  of  the  Woman 
shall  put  her  right  hand  into  the  hand  of  the  Minister,  who 
shall  cause  the  Man  with  his  right  hand  to  take  the  Woman  by 
her  right  hand  and  to  say  after  him  as  follows  : 

T  M.,  take  thee  N.,  To  be  my  wedded  wife;  And  I  do 
^^  promise  and  covenant,  Before  God  and  these  witnesses. 
To  be  thy  loving  and  faithful  husband.  In  plenty  and  in 
want.  In  joy  and  in  sorrow.  In  sickness  and  in  health,  As 
long  as  we  both  shall  live, 

H  Then  shall  they  loose  their  hands;  and  the  Woman  with  her 
right  hand  taking  the  Man  by  his  right  hand,  shall  likewise  say 
after  the  Minister : 

T  iV.,  take  thee  3/.,  To  be  my  wedded  husband ;  And  I  do 
^9  promise  and  covenant,  Before  God  and  these  witnesses. 
To  be  thy  loving  and  faithful  wife,  In  plenty  and  in  want, 
In  joy  and  in  sorrow.  In  sickness  and  in  health,  As  long  as 
we  both  shall  live. 

H  Then,  if  a  Riiig  be  provided,  it  shall  be  given  to  the  Minister,  xvho 
shall  return  it  to  the  Man,  who  shall  then  put  it  uponthe fourth 
finger  of  the  Woman's  left  hand,  saying  after  the  Minister, 

T^HIS  Ring  I  give  thee,  In  token  and  pledge.  Of  our  con- 
-*-   stant  faith,  And  abiding  love. 


54        THE  SOLEMNIZATION   OF  MARRIAGE. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

1\/r08T  merciful  and  gracious  God,  of  whom  the  whole 
^^  family  iu  heaven  and  earth  is  named  ;  Bestow  \ipon 
these  Thy  servants  the  seal  of  Thine  approval,  and  Thy 
fatherly  benediction:  granting  unto  them  grace  to  fulfil, 
with  pure  and  steadfast  affection,  the  vow  and  covenant 
between  them  made.  Guide  them  together,  we  beseech 
Thee,  in  the  way  of  righteousness  and  peace,  that  loving 
and  serving  Thee,  with  one  heart  and  mind,  all  the  days 
of  their  life,  they  may  be  abundantly  enriched  with  the 
tokens  of  Thine  everlasting  favour,  in  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

/^UR  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
^^  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth.  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts.  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen. 

U  Then  shall  the  Minister  say  unto  all  who  are  present, 

T>Y  the  authority  committed  unto  me  as  a  Minister  of  the 
^  Church  of  Christ,  I  declare  that  M.  and  N.  are  now 
Husband  and  AVife,  according  to  the  ordinance  of  God,  and 
the  law  of  the  State :  in  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the 
SoU;  and  of  the  Holy  Ghost.     Amen. 

H  Then,  causing  the  Husband  and  Wife  to  join  their  right  hands, 
the  Minister  shall  say, 

"VyHOM  therefore  God  hath  joined  together,  let  no  man 
^^    put  asunder. 

IT  And  the  Minister  shall  pronounce  this  Blessing  : 

The  Lord  bless  you  and  keep  you  :  The  Lord  make  His 
face  to  shine  upon  you  and  be  gracious  unto  you  : 

The  Lord  lift  up  His  countenance  upon  you  and  give  j^ou 
peace  : 

Both  now  and  in  the  life  everlasting.     Ame?i. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

1  When  all  are  assembled  in  the  house  or  in  the  church,  the  Min- 
ister shall  begin  the  Service  ivith  one  or  more  of  these  Sen- 
TE>rcES /rom  the  Holy  Scriptures. 

/'^UR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven^- 
^  and  earth.     {Psalm  cxxiv.  8.)  '''^ 

I^OR  we  are  strangers  before  Thee  and  sojourners,  as 
^  were  all  our  fathers :  our  days  on  the  earth  are  as  a 
shadow,  and  there  is  none  abiding.     (1  Chronicles  xxix.  15.) 

A  LL  flesh  is  grass,  and  all  the  goodliness  thereof  is  as 
-^  the  flower  of  the  field  :  the  grass  withereth,  the  flower 
fadeth  :  but  the  word  of  our  God  shall  stand  for  ever. 
{Isaiah  xl.  6-8.) 

T  IKE  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children,  so  the  Lord  pitieth 
^  them  that  fear  Him.  For  He  knoweth  our  frame  ;  He 
remembereth  that  we  are  dust.     {Psalm  ciii.  13,  14.) 

T  AM  the  Resurrection,  and  the  Life  :  he  that  believe th 
-*-  in  Me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he  live  :  and 
whosoever  liveth  and  belleveth  in  Me  shall  never  die. 
{St.  John  xi.  25,  26. ) 

t  Then  let  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

t  Then  shall  he  lead  the  People  in  the  Invocation,  usiuf/  if  he  will 
one  of  the  following)  Prayers,  and  ending  ivith  the  Lord's 
Prayer. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who 
-^  knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask  and  our  igno- 
rance in  asking  ;  We  beseech  Thee  to  have  compassion 
upon  our  infirmities ;  and  those  things,  which  for  our  un- 
worthiness  we  dare  not  and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot 
ask,  vouchsafe  to  give  us,  for  the  worthiness  of  Thy  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


y 


56       THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  art  our  Re- 
-^  fuge  and  Strength,  and  a  very  present  Help  in  time 
of  trouble;  Enable  us,  we  pray  Thee,  to  put  our  trust  in 
Thee,  and  seeing  that  we  have  an  High  Priest  who  is 
touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  infirmities,  may  we  come 
boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace,  that  we  may  obtain  mercj', 
and  find  grace  to  help  in  this  time  of  need ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

r^UR  Father  in  heaven,  whose  pity  is  inlinite  and  whose 
^  will  is  sovereign  ;  Be  pleased  to  look  down  upon  our 
sorrow,  and  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son,  enable  us  so  to 
hear  Thy  holy  Word,  that  through  patience  and  comfort 
of  the  Scriptures  wemaj^have  hope;  and  grant  us  the  con- 
solation of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  we,  humbly  acknow- 
ledging our  many  sins,  may  nevertheless  hold  fast  the  as- 
surance of  Thy  mercy  and  the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting 
life,  through  Him  who  died  and  rose  again  and  ever  liveth 
with  Thee,  even  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

r^UR  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
^^  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts,  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil:  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen. 


H  Then  let  one  or  more  of  the  foUoimng  Psalms  be  chanted  or 
read,  closing  with  the  Gloria  Patri  : 

Psalm  xxxix.  4-13. 

T  ORI),  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  measure  of 
^  my  days,  what  it  is  :  that  I  may  know  how  frail  I  am. 

Behold,  tliou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  handbreadth ;  and 
mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee :  verily  every  man  at 
his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity. 

Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show;  surely  they 
are  disquieted  in  vain:  he  heapethup  riches,  and  knoweth 
not  who  shall  gather  them. 

And  now.  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  :  my  hope  is  in  thee. 


THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  57 

Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions  :  make  me  not  the 
reproach  of  the  foolish. 

I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth  :  because  thou  didst 
it. 

Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me  :  I  am  consumed  by 
the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  iniquity, 
thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a  moth: 
surely  every  man  is  vanity. 

Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my  cry  ; 
hold  not  tliy  peace  at  my  tears  :  for  I  am  a  stranger  with 
thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength  :  before  I  go 
hence,  and  be  no  more. 

Psalm  xc. 
T  ORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling  place  :  in  all  genera- 
^  tions. 

Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world  :  even  from  everlasting 
to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction  :  and  sayest,  Return,  ye 
children  of  men. 

For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday 
when  it  is  past :  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood;  they  are  as  a 
sleep  :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  groweth 
up. 

In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up  :  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger :  and  by  thy  wrath 
are  we  troubled. 

Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee:  our  secret  sins 
in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath:  we  spend 
our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten  ;  and 
if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years  :  yet  is 
their  strength  labour  and  sorrow ;  for  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and 
we  fly  away. 

Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger  :  even  according 
to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 


58  THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

80  teach  us  to  number  our  days  :  that  we  may  apply  our 
hearts  unto  wisdom. 

Return,  O  Lord,  how  long  :  and  let  it  repent  thee  concern- 
ing thy  servants. 

0  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy  :  that  we  may  rejoice 
and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou  hast 
afflicted  us  :  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen  evil. 

Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants  :  and  thy  glory 
unto  their  children. 

And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us  :  and 
establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us  ;  yea,  the  work 
of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

At  the  Burial  of  a  Child. 

Psalm  cm.  13-18. 

T  IKE  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children :  so  the  Lord  pitieth 
-^  them  that  fear  him. 

For  he  knoweth  our  frame  :  he  remembereth  that  we  are 
dust. 

As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass  :  as  a  flower  of  the  field, 
so  he  tlourisheth. 

For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone:  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

But  the  mercy  of  tlie  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting upon  them  that  fear  him:  and  his  righteousness 
unto  children's  children  ; 

To  such  as  keep  his  covenant:  and  to  those  that  remem- 
ber iiis  commandments  to  do  them. 

Psalm  cxxx. 
/^UT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  :  unto  thee,  O  Lord. 
^^  Lord,  hear  my  voice  :  let  Thine  ears  be  attentive  tt) 
the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

If  Thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities  :  O  Lord,  who 
shall  stand  ? 


THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  59 

But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee  :  that  thou  may  est  be 
feared. 

I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait:  and  in  his  word 
do  I  hope. 

jVIy  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that  watch 
for  the  morning :  I  say,  more  than  they  that  watch  for  the 
morning. 

Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  :  for  with  the  Lord  there  is 
mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

And  he  shall  redeem  Israel :  from  all  his  iniquities. 

Psalm  xxiii. 

fT^HE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  :  I  shall  not  want.  /'3 

-^    He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures  :  he  leadeth 
me  beside  the  still  waters. 

He  restoreth  my  soul  :  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

Yea,  though  I  walk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow  of 
death,  I  will  fear  no  evil  :  for  thou  art  with  me  ;  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of  mine 
enemies  :  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil  ;  my  cup  run- 
neth over. 

Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the  days 
of  my  life  :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  for 
ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

U  If  so  desired,  a  Hymn  or  Antliem  may  here  be  sung. 

•ij  'I'hen  let  the  Minister  read  one  of  the  followiny  Lessons  from 
the  Holy  Scriptures,  and  before  the  reading  let  him  say,  Hear 
the  Word  of  God  as  written  for  our  admonition  and  comfort. 

1  ComNTiiiANS  XV.  20-28  ;  35-58. 
^OW  is  Christ  risen  from  the  dead,  and  become  the  first- 
-^   fruits  of  them  that  slept.     For  since  by  man  came 
death,  by  man  came  also  the  resurrection  of  the  dead.    For 
as  in  Adam  all  die,  even  so  in  Christ  shall  all  be  made  alive. 


60  THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD. 

But  every  man  in  his  own  order  :  Christ  the  first-fruits ; 
afterward  they  that  are  Christ's  at  his  coming. 

Then  cometh  the  end,  wiien  he  shall  have  delivered  up 
the  kingdom  to  God,  even  the  Father  ;  w^hen  he  shall  have 
put  down  all  rule,  and  all  authority  and  power.  For  he 
must  reign,  till  he  hath  put  all  enemies  under  his  feet.  The 
last  enemy  that  shall  be  destroyed  is  death.  For  he  hath 
put  all  things  under  his  feet.  But  wiien  he  saith,  All  things 
are  put  under  him,  it  is  manifest  that  he  is  excepted,  which 
did  put  all  things  under  him.  And  when  all  things  shall 
be  subdued  unto  him,  then  shall  the  Sou  also  himself  be 
subject  unto  him  that  put  all  things  under  him,  that  God 
ma.y  be  all  in  all. 

But  some  man  will  sa}'.  How  are  the  dead  raised  up  ?  and 
with  w^hat  bod)'  do  they  come  ?  Thou  fool,  that  which  thou 
sowest  is  not  quickened,  except  it  die.  And  that  w^hich 
thou  sowest,  thou  sowest  not  that  body  that  shall  be,  but 
bare  grain,  it  may  chance  of  wheat,  or  of  some  other  grain  : 
but  God  giveth  it  a  body  as  it  hath  pleased  him,  and  to 
every  seed  his  own  body.  All  flesh  is  not  the  same  flesh : 
but  there  is  one  kind  of  flesh  of  men,  another  flesh  of  beasts, 
another  of  fishes,  and  another  of  birds.  There  are  also 
celestial  bodies,  and  bodies  terrestrial :  but  the  glory  of  the 
celestial  is  one,  and  the  glory  of  the  terrestrial  is  another. 
There  is  one  glory  of  the  sun,  and  another  glory  of  the  moon, 
and  another  glory  of  the  stars  ;  for  one  star  differeth  from 
another  star  in  glory.  So  also  is  the  resurrection  of  the 
dead.  It  is  sown  in  corruption,  it  is  raised  in  incorruption  : 
it  is  sown  in  dishonour,  it  is  raised  in  glory :  it  is  sown  in 
Weakness,  it  is  raised  in  power:  it  is  sown  a  natural  bod}', 
it  is  raised  a  spiritual  body.  There  is  a  natural  body,  and 
there  is  a  spiritual  body.  And  so  it  is  written,  The  first  man 
Adam  was  made  a  living  soul ;  the  last  Adam  was  made 
a  quickening  spirit.  Howbeit  that  was  not  first  which  is 
spiritual,  but  that  which  is  natural ;  and  afterward  that 
which  is  spiritual.  The  first  man  is  of  the  earth,  earthy; 
the  second  man  is  the  Lord  from  heaven.  As  is  the  earthy, 
such  are  they  also  that  are  earthy  ;  and  as  is  the  heavenly, 
such  are  they  also  that  are  heavenly.  And  as  we  have 
borne  the  image  of  the  earthy,  we  shall  also  bear  the  image 
of  the  heavenly.  Now  this  I  say,  brethren,  that  flesh  and 
blood  cannot  inherit  the  kingdom  of  God ;  neither  doth 


THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.      61 

corruption  inherit  incorruption.  Behold,  I  show  you  a  mys- 
tery ;  We  shall  not  all  sleep,  but  we  shall  all  be  changed, 
in  a  moment,  in  the  twinkling  of  an  eye,  at  the  last  trump: 
for  the  trumpet  shall  sound,  and  the  dead  shall  be  raised 
incorruptiWe,  and  we  shall  be  changed.  For  this  corrupt- 
ible must  put  on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  must  put 
on  immortality.  So  when  this  corruptible  shall  have  put 
on  incorruption,  and  this  mortal  shall  have  put  on  immor- 
tality, then  shall  be  brought  to  pass  the  saying  that  is  writ- 
ten. Death  is  swallowed  up  in  victory.  O  death,  where  is 
thy  sting  ?  O  grave,  where  is  thy  victory  ?  The  sting 
of  death  is  sin  ;  and  the  strength  of  sin  is  the  law.  But 
thanks  be  to  God,  which  giveth  us  the  victory  through  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.  Therefore,  my  beloved  brethren,  be  ye 
steadfast,  unmovable,  always  abounding  in  the  work  of 
the  Lord,  forasmuch  as  ye  know  that  your  labour  is  not  in 
vain  in  the  Lord. 

H  Or  this: 

St.  John  xiv.  1-3.  15-20,  25-2?;  1  Thessalonians 

IV.  13,  AND  V.  1-11 
T  ET  not  your  heart  be  troubled :  ye  believe  in  God,  believe 
-^  also  in  me.  In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions ; 
if  it  were  not  so,  I  would  have  told  you.  I  go  to  prepare  a 
place  for  you.  And  if  I  go  and  prepare  a  place  for  you, 
I  will  come  again,  and  receive  you  unto  myself;  that  where 
I  am,  there  ye  may  be  also. 

If  ye  love  me,  keep  my  commandments.  And  I  will 
pray  the  Father,  and  he  shall  give  you  another  Comforter, 
that  he  may  abide  with  you  for  ever ;  even  the  Spirit  of 
truth;  whom  the  world  cannot  receive,  because  it  seetli 
him  not,  neither  knoweth  him  :  but  ye  know  him  ;  for  he 
dwelleth-  with  you,  and  shall  be  in  you.  I  will  not  leave 
you  comfortless :  I  will  come  to  you.  Yet  a  little  while, 
and  the  world  seeth  me  no  more ;  but  ye  see  me  :  because 
I  live,  ye  shall  live  also.  At  that  day  ye  shall  know  that 
I  am  in  my  Father,  and  ye  in  me,  and  I  in  you.      W.^i"^    "" 

These  things  have  I  spoken  unto  you,  being  yet  present 
with  you.  But  the  Comforter,  which  is  the  Holy  Ghost, 
whom  the  Father  will  send  in  my  name,  he  shall  teach  you 
all  things,  and  bring  all  things  to  your  remembrance,  what- 


G2  THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD. 

soever  I  have  said  unto  you.  Peace  I  leave  with  you,  my 
peace  I  give  uuto  you  :  not  as  the  world  giveth,  give  I 
unto  you.  Let  not  your  heart  be  troubled,  neither  let  it  be 
afraid. 

T  WOULD  not  have  you  to  be  ignorant,  brethren,  con- 
-■-  cerning  them  which  are  asleep,  that  ye  sorrow  not,  even 
as  others  which  have  no  hope.  For  if  we  believe  that 
Jesus  died  and  rose  again,  even  so  them  also  which  sleep 
in  Jesus  will  God  bring  with  him.  For  this  we  say  unto 
you  by  the  word  of  the  Lord,  that  w^e  which  are  alive  and 
remain  unto  the  coming  of  the  Lord  shall  not  prevent 
them  which  are  asleep.  For  the  Lord  himself  shall  descend 
from  heaven  with  a  shout,  with  the  voice  of  the  archangel, 
and  with  the  trump  of  God  ;  and  the  dead  in  Christ  shall 
lise  first :  then  we  which  are  alive  and  remain  shall  be 
caught  up  together  with  them  in  the  clouds,  to  meet  the 
Lord  in  the  air:  and  so  shall  we  ever  be  with  the  Lord. 
Wherefore  comfort  one  another  with  these  words. 

But  of  the  times  and  the  seasons,  brethren,  ye  have  no 
need  that  I  write  unto  you.  For  yourselves  knov^^  perfectly, 
that  the  day  of  the  Lord  so  cometli  as  a  thief  in  the  night. 
For  when  they  shall  say,  Peace  and  safety  ;  then  sudden 
destruction  cometh  upon  them,  as  travail*  upon  a  woman 
with  child ;  and  they  shall  not  escape.  But  ye,  brethren, 
are  not  in  darkness,  that  that  day  should  overtake  you  as  a 
thief.  Ye  are  all  the  children  of  light,  and  the  children  of 
the  day  :  we  are  not  of  the  night,  nor  of  darkness.  There- 
fore let  us  not  sleep,  as  do  others  ;  but  let  us  watch  and  be 
sober.  For  they  that  sleep  sleep  in  the  night ;  and  they 
that  be  drunken  are  drunken  in  the  night.  But  let  us,  who 
are  of  the  day,  be  sober,  putting  on  the  breastplate  of  faith 
and  love ;  and  for  an  helmet,  the  hope  of  salvation.  For 
God  hath  not  appointed  us  to  wrath,  but  to  obtain  salvation 
by  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  died  for  us,  that,  whether  we 
wake  or  sleep,  we  should  live  together  with  him.  Where- 
fore comfort  yourselves  together,  and  edify  one  another, 
even  as  also  ye  do. 


THE  BURIAL   OF  THE  DEAD.  63 

H  Or  this: 

Revelation  xxi.  1-4,  22-27  ;  xxii.  1-7. 

A  ND  I  saw  a  new  heaven  and  a  new  earth :  for  the  first 
-^-^  heaven  and  the  first  earth  were  passed  away;  and 
there  was  no  more  sea. 

And  I  John  saw  the  holy  city,  new  Jerusalem,  coming 
down  from  God  out  of  heaven,  prepared  as  a  bride  adorned 
for  her  husband.  And  I  heard  a  great  voice  out  of  heaven, 
saying,  Behold,  the  tabernacle  of  God  is  with  men,  and  he 
will  dwell  with  them,  and  they  shall  be  his  people^nd  God 
himself  shall  be  with  them,  and  be  their  God.  ^And  God 
shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes ;  and  there  shall 
be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow,  nor  crying,  neither  shall 
there  be  any  more  pain :  for  the  former  things  are  passed 
away  .If 

And  I  saw  no  temple  therein  :  for  the  Lord  God  Almighty 
and  the  Lamb  are  the  temple  of  it.  And  the  city  had  no 
need  of  the  sun,  neither  of  the  moon,  to  shine  in  it  :  for  the 
glory  of  God  did  lighten  it,  and  the  Lamb  is  the  light 
thereof.  And  the  nations  of  them  which  are  saved  shall 
walk  in  the  light  of  it  :  and  the  kings  of  the  earth  do  bring 
their  glory  and  honour  into  it.  And  the  gates  of  it  shall 
not  be  shut  at  all  by  day  :  for  there  shall  be  no  night  there. 
And  they  shall  bring  the  glory  and  honour  of  the  nations 
into  it.  And  there  shall  in  no  wise  enter  into  it  anything 
that  defileth,  neither  whatsoever  worketh  abomination,  or 
maketh  a  lie ;  but  they  which  are  written  in  the  Lamb's 
book  of  life. 

And  he  shewed  me  a  pure  river  of  water  of  life,  clear  as 
crystal,  proceeding  out  of  the  throne  of  God  and  of  the 
Lamb.  In  the  midst  of  the  street  of  it,  and  on  either  side 
of  the  river,  was  there  the  tree  of  life,  which  bare  twelve 
manner  of  fruits,  and  yielded  her  fruit  every  month :  and 
the  leaves  of  the  tree  were  for  the  healing  of  the  nations. 
xVnd  there  shall  be  no  more  curse:  but  the  throne  of  God 
and  of  the  Lamb  shall  be  in  it ;  and  his  servants  shall  serve 
him :  And  they  shall  see  his  face  ;  and  his  name  shall  be  in 
their  foreheads.  And  there  shall  be  no  night  there  ;  and 
they  need  no  candle,  neither  light  of  the  sun;  for  the  Lord 
God  giveth  them  light:  and  they  shall  reign  for  ever  and 
ever.     And  he  said  unto  me.  These  sayings  are  faithful  and 


64  THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

true :  aud  the  Lord  God  of  the  holy  prophets  sent  his  ano;el 
to  shew  unto  his  servants  the  things  which  must  shordy 
be  done. 

Behold,  I  come  quickly:  blessed  is  he  that  keepeth  the 
sayings  of  the  prophecy  of  this  book. 

At  the  Burial  of  a  Child. 

2  Samuel  xii.  16-23. 
"TiAVID  therefore  besought  God  for  the  child  ;  and  David 
^-^  fasted,  and  went  in,  and  lay  all  night  upon  the  earth. 
And  the  elders  of  his  house  arose,  and  went  to  him,  to  raise 
him  up  from  the  earth :  but  he  would  not,  neither  did  he 
eat  bread  with  them. 

And  it  came  to  pass  on  the  seventh  day,  that  the  child 
died.  And  the  servants  of  David  feared  to  tell  him  that 
the  child  was  dead :  for  they  said.  Behold,  while  the  child 
was  yet  alive,  we  spake  unto  him,  and  he  would  not 
hearken  \mto  our  voice :  how  will  he  then  vex  himself,  if 
we  tell  him  that  the  child  is  dead  ?  But  when  David  saw 
that  his  servants  whispered,  David  perceived  that  the  child 
was  dead :  therefore  David  said  unto  his  servants,  Is  the 
child  dead  ?  and  they  said,  He  is  dead.  Then  David  arose 
from  the  earth,  and  washed,  and  anointed  himself,  and 
changed  his  apparel,  and  came  into  the  house  of  the  Lord, 
and  worshipped :  then  he  came  to  his  own  house  ;  and 
when  he  required,  they  set  bread  before  him,  and  he  did 
eat.  Then  said  his  servants  unto  him,  What  thing  is  this 
that  thou  hast  done  ?  thou  didst  fast  and  weep  for  the  child, 
while  it  was  alive  ;  but  when  the  child  was  dead,  thou 
didst  rise  aud  eat  bread.  And  he  said,  While  the  child  was 
yet  alive,  I  fasted  and  wept:  for  I  said.  Who  can  tell 
whether  God  will  be  gracious  to  me,  that  the  child  may 
live  ?  But  now  he  is  dead,  wherefore  should  I  fast  ?  can  I 
bring  him  back  again?  I  shall  go  to  him,  but  he  shall  not 
return  to  me. 

St.  Mark  x.  13-16. 

AND   they  brought  young   children  to   him,   that   he 

-'^  should  toucli  them:  and   his  disciples  rebuked   those 

that  brought  them.     But  when  Jesus  saw  it,  he  was  much 

displeased,  and  said  unto  them,  Suffer  the  little  children  to 


THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD.  65 

come  unto  me,  and  forbid  them  not :  for  of  such  is  the 
kingdom  of  God.  Verily  I  say  unto  you,  Whosoever  shall 
not  receive  the  kingdom  of  God  as  a  little  child,  he  shall 
not  enter  therein.  And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arris,  put 
his  hands  upon  them,  and  blessed  them. 

Revelation  xxii.  4;  vii.  16-17. 
A  ND  they  shall  see  his  face ;  and  his  name  shall  be  in 
-^  their  foreheads. 

They  shall  hunger  no  more,  neither  thirst  any  more ; 
neither  shall  the  sun  light  on  them,  nor  any  heat.  For  the 
Lamb  which  is  in  the  midst  of  the  throne  shall  feed  them, 
and  shall  lead  them  unto  living  fountains  of  waters:  and 
God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes. 

t  And  at  the  close  of  the  readimj  from  the  Holy  Scriptures  the 
Minister  may  say, 

T^HE  Lord  gave,  and  the  Lord  hath  taken  away :  blessed  be 
-"-   the  Name  of  the  Lord* 

If  Tf  it  be  thought  desirable,  an  Address  may  here  be  made.* 

II  Then  a  Hymn  may  be  sung,  or  may  be  read  by  the  Minister.- 

^  Then  the  People,  standing,  may  join  tvith  the  Minister  in  their 
Confession  of  Faith. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Mak-er  of  heaven 
^  and  earth: 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord  ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried;  [He  descended  into  hell;*]  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty  ;  From 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost  ;  The  Holy  Catholic  Church  ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints  ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  body  ;  and  the  Life  everlasting.  Amen. 

*  Or,  He  continued  in  the  state  of  the  dead,  and  under  the  power 
of  death,  until  the  third  day. 


66  THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

H  Then  let  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

H  The  Minister  7nay,  if  he  so  desire,  use  any  of  the  foUowiiu/ 
Prayers,  ordering  the  same  with  discretion,  and  having  regard 
unto  the  present  circumstances. 

For  Resignation. 
r\  LORD  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  alone  art  the  Au- 
^-^  thor  and  the  Disposer  of  our  life,  from  whom  our  spirits 
have  come,  and  to  whom  they  shall  return  ;  We  acknow- 
ledge Thy  sovereign  power  and  right  both  to  give  and  to 
take  away,  as  seemeth  good  in  Thy  sight ;  and  we  most 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  unto  all  Thy  righteous  deal- 
ings we  may  yield  ourselves  with  due  resignation  and  pa- 
tience ;  being  assured  that  though  we  understand  not  the 
mystery  of  Thy  ways,  yet  always  in  faithfulness,  O  Lord, 
dost  Thou  afflict  us,  and  for  Thy  mercy's  sake  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  those  Bereaved. 
A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  God,  the  Consolation  of 
,  -^  the  sorrowful,  and  the  Support  of  the  weary,  who  dost 
not  willingly  grieve  or  afflict  the  children  of  men  ;  Look 
down  in  tender  love  and  pity,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon  Th}^ 
bereaved  servants,  whose  joy  is  turned  into  mourning ;  so 
that,  while  they  mourn,  they  may  not  murmur,  or  faint 
under  Thy  rod  ;  but,  remembering  all  Thy  mercies.  Thy 
promises,  and  Thy  love  in  Christ,  may  resign  themselves 
meekly  into  Thy  bauds,  to  be  taught  and  disciplined  by 
Thee.  Convert  them  wholly  to  Thyself,  and  fill  their  des- 
olate hearts  with  Thy  love,  that  they  may  cleave  more 
closely  to  Thee,  who  bringest  life  out  of  death,  and  who 
canst  turn  their  grief  into  eternal  joy  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Right  L^se  of  Affliction. 
f\  GOD,  whose  days  are  without  end,  and  whose  mercies 
^-^  cannot  be  numbered  ;  Make  us,  we  beseech  Thee, 
deeply  sensible  of  the  shortness  and  uncertainty  of  human 
life,  and  let  Thy  Holy  Spirit  lead  us  through  this  present 
world  in  holiness  and  righteousness  all  the  days  of  our 


THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD.  67 


lives :  that,  when  we  shall  have  served  Thee  in  our  gener- 
ation, we  may  be  gathered  nnto  our  fathers,  having  the 
testimony  of  a  good  conscience  ;  in  the  communion  of  Thy 
holy  Church  ;  in  the  confidence  of  a  certain  faith  ;  in  the 
comfort  of  a  reasonable,  religious  and  holy  hope  ;  in  favour 
with  Thee,  our  God ;  and  in  perfect  charity  with  the 
world.  All  which  we  ask  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Arnen. 

For  Comfort. 

r\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  we  beseech  Thee  to  comfort  these 
^-^  Thy  servants  in  their  present  sorrow  ;  and  as  Thou 
didst  send  the  Holy  Ghost  to  be  the  Comforter  of  Thy 
people ;  strengthen  them  by  the  manifestation  of  His  gra- 
cious indwelling,  that  they  may  be  eaabled  to  contemplate 
the  joy  of  that  better  home,  where  Thou  art  ever  seen  and 
worshipped  as  the  Light  and  Satisfaction  of  Thine  elect, 
who  dwellest  with  the  Father,  in  the  unity  of  the  same 
Spirit,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

For  the  Comfort  of  Christ's  Presence. 

f\  LORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  Thyself  didst  weep  beside  the 
^^  grave,  and  art  touched  with  the  feeling  of  our  sorrows; 
Fulfil  now  Thy  promise  that  Thou  wilt  not  leave  Thy 
people  comfortless,  but  wilt  come  to  them.  Reveal  Thy- 
self unto  Thine  aflElicted  servants,  and  cause  them  to  hear 
Thee  saying,  "I  am  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life."  Help 
them,  O  Lord,  to  turn  to  Thee  with  true  discernment,  and 
to  abide  in  Thee  through  living  faith ;  that,  finding  now 
the  comfort  of  Thy  presence,  they  may  have  also  a  sure 
confidence  in  Thee  for  all  that  is  to  come:  until  the  day 
break,  and  these  shadows  flee  away.  Hear  us  for  Thy 
great  mercy's  sake,  O  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

At  the  Burial  of  a  ChiivD. 

"IVrOST  merciful  Father,  who  hast  hastened  to  take  unto 
^"-*-  Thyself  the  soul  of  this  child  ;  Grant  to  us  who  are 
still  in  our  pilgrimage,  and  who  walk  as  yet  by  faith,  that 
having  served  Thee  with  constancy  on  earth,  we  may  be 
joined  hereafter  with  Thy  blessed  children  in  glory  ever- 
lasting ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


68       THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

In  Remembrance  of  God's  Grace  to  the  Departed. 

f\  GOD,  who  art  the  Strength  of  Thy  saints  and  who 
^^  redeemest  the  souls  of  Thy  servants ;  We  bless  Thy 
Name  for  all  those  who  have  died  in  the  Lord,  and  who  now 
rest  from  their  labours,  having  received  the  end  of  their 
faith,  even  the  salvation  of  their  souls.  Especialh'  we  call 
to  remembrance  Thy  loving-kindness  and  Thy  tender 
mercies  to  this  Thy  servant.  For  all  Thy  goodness  that 
withheld  not  7ns  portion  in  the  joys  of  this  earthly  life,  and 
for  Thy  guiding  hand  along  the  way  of  Ms  pilgrimage; 
we  give  Thee  thanks  and  praise.  Especially  we  bless  Thee 
for  Thy  grace  that  kindled  in  his  heart  the  love  of  Thy 
dear  Name  ;  that  enabled  Jdvi  to  fight  the  good  fight,  to 
endure  unto  the  end,  and  to  obtain  the  victory  ;  yea,  to 
become  more  than  conqueror,  through  Him  that  loveth  us. 
We  magnify  Thy  holy  Name  that  his  trials  and  tempta- 
tions being  ended,  sickness  and  death  being  passed,  with 
all  the  dangers  and  difficulties  of  this  mortal  life,  his  spirit 
is  at  home  in  Thy  presence,  at  whose  right  hand  dwelleth 
eternal  peace.  And  grant,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  that 
we  who  rejoice  in  the  triumph  of  Thy  saints  may  profit  by 
their  example,  that  becoming  followers  of  their  faith  and 
patience,  we  also  may  enter  with  them  into  an  inheritance 
incorruptible  and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Grace  to  Imitate  the  Righteous  Dead. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  ever-living  God,  we  yield  unto  Thee 
-^  most  high  praise  and  hearty  thanks  for  the  wonderful 
grace  and  virtue  declared  in  all  Thy  saints,  who  have  been 
the  choice  vessels  of  Thy  favour,  and  the  lights  of  the 
world  in  their  several  generations;  most  huml)ly  beseech- 
ing Thee  to  give  us  grace  so  to  follow  the  example  of  their 
steadfastness  in  Thy  faith,  and  obedience  to  Thy  holy 
commandments,  that  at  the  day  of  the  general  resurrection, 
we,  with  all  those  who  are  of  the  mystical  body  of  Thy 
Son,  may  be  set  on  His  right  hand,  and  hear  His  most  joy- 
ful voice  saying  :  Come,  ye  blessed  of  My  Father,  inherit 
the  kingdom  prepared  for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the 
world.  Grant  this,  O  Father,  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake,  our 
only  Mediator  and  Advocate.     Ameji. 


THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD.  69 

U  Or  this : 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  knit  together  Thine  elect  in 
one  communion  and  fellowship,  in  the  mystical  bod}^  of 
Thy  Son  Christ  our  Lord  ;  Grant  us  grace  so  to  follow  Thy 
blessed  saints  in  all  virtuous  and  godly  living,  that  we  may 
come  to  those  unspeakable  joys  which  Thou  hast  prepared 
for  them  that  unfeignedly  love  Thee  =  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Grace  to  Follow  Christ. 

OLORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  by  Thy  death  didst  take 
away  the  sting  of  death  ;  Grant  unto  us  Thy  servants 
so  to  follow  in  faith  where  Thou  hast  led  the  way,  that  we 
may  at  length  fall  asleep  peacefully  in  Thee,  and  awake 
after  Thy  likeness  ;  through  Thy  mercy,  who  livest  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  one  God,  world  without  end. 
Ameii. 

For  Endurance  unto  the  End. 

OGOD,  Thou  King  eternal,  immortal,  and  invisible,  the 
blessed  and  only  Potentate ;  May  we,  who  cannot  see 
Thee  with  the  eye  of  flesh,  behold  Thee  steadfastly  with 
tlie  eye  of  faith,  tliat  we  may  not  faint  under  the  manifold 
trials  and  temptations  of  this  mortal  life,  but  endure  as 
seeing  Thee  who  art  invisible ;  and  grant  that  having 
fulfiUed  Thy  will  upon  earth,  we  may  behold  Thy  face  in 
heaven,  and  be  made  partakers  of  those  unspeakable  joys 
which  Thou  hast  promised  to  them  who  love  Thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  and  wait  His  appearing ;  for  whose 
sake,  we  beseech  Thee  to  liear  us;  and  unto  whom,  with 
Thee  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  we  ascribe  all  glory 
and  praise,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

The  Benediction. 

^OW  the  God  of  peace,  that  brought  again  from  the  dead 
-^^  our  Lord  Jesus,  that  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
through  the  blood  of  the  everlasting  covenant,  make  you 
perfect  in  every  good  work  to  do  His  will,  working  in  you 


70  THE   BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  His  sight,  through  Jesus 
Christ ;  to  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

H  Or  this  : 

rPHE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep 
-■-  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord ;  and  the  bless- 
ing of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 


H  Whe7i  they  are  come  to  the  grave,  while  the  Body  of  the  Dead  is 
made  ready  to  be  laid  therein,  let  the  Minister  say, 

"IVTAN  that  is  born  of  a  woman  hath  but  a  short  time  to 
■^^  live,  and  is  full  of  misery.  He  cometh  up,  and  is  cut 
down  like  a  flower;  he  fleeth  as  it  were  a  shadow,  and 
never  continueth  in  one  stay. 

In  the  midst  of  life  we  are  in  death:  of  whom  may  we 
seek  for  succour,  but  of  Thee,  O  Lord,  who  for  our  sins  art 
justly  displeased  ? 

Yet,  O  Lord  God  most  holy,  O  Lord  most  mighty,  O  holy 
and  most  merciful  Saviour,  deliver  us  not  into  the  bitter 
pains  of  eternal  death. 

Thou  know^est,  Lord,  the  secrets  of  our  hearts  ;  shut  not 
Thy  merciful  ears  to  our  prayer  ;  but  spare  us.  Lord  most 
holy,  O  God  most  mighty,  O  holy  and  merciful  Saviour, 
Thou  most  worthy  Judge  eternal,  suffer  us  not  at  our  last 
hour,  for  any  pains  of  death,  to  fall  from  Thee. 

1[  Or  this: 

T  AM  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life,  saith  the  Lord  ;  He 
*-  that  believeth  in  Me,  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he 
live:  and  whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  in  Me,  shall  never 
die. 

For  we  know  that  if  our  earthly  house  of  this  tabernacle 
were  dissolved,  we  have  a  building  of  God,  an  house  not 
made  with  hands,  eternal  in  the  heavens. 


THE   BURIAL  OF  THE   DEAD.  71 

IT  Then,  while  earth  is  cast  upon  the  Body  by  some  standing  by,  the 
Minister  shall  say, 

"PORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God  to  take 
-*-  out  of  this  world  the  soul  of  our  broilier  departed  {or, 
this  child),  we  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  ground ; 
earth  to  earth,  ashes  to  ashes,  dust  to  dust ;  looking  for  the 
Resurrection  of  the  dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world  to  come, 
through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  at  whose  coming  in  glori- 
ous majesty  the  earth  and  the  sea  shall  give  up  their  dead; 
and  the  mortal  bodies  of  those  who  sleep  in  Him  shall  be 
changed,  and  made  like  unto  His  own  glorious  body  ;  ac- 
cording to  the  mighty  working  whereby  He  is  able  to  sub- 
due all  things  unto  Himself. 


IT  Then  may  be  said  or  smig: 

T  HEARD  a  voice  from  heaven  saying  unto  me,  Write, 
-*-  Blessed  are  the  dead  which  die  in  the  Lord  from  hence- 
forth :  Yea,  saith  the  Spirit,  that  they  may  rest  from  their 
labours ;   and  their  works  do  follow  them. 


IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  offer  one  of  the  following  Prayers,  or 
some  other,  and  shall  folloiv  it  with  the  Benediotioj^. 

Q  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
^^  who  is  the  Resurrection  and  the  Life ;  in  whom  whoso- 
ever believeth  shall  live,  though  he  die  ;  and  whosoever 
liveth  and  believeth  in  Him  shall  not  die  eternally  ;  We 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  O  Father,  to  raise  us  from  the  death 
of  sin  unto  the  life  of  righteousness ;  that,  when  we  shall 
depart  this  life,  we  may  rest  in  Him  ;  and  that  at  the  Re- 
surrection we  may  be  found  acceptable  in  Thy  sight,  and 
receive  that  blessing  which  Thy  well-beloved  Son  shall  then 
pronounce  to  all  that  love  and  serve  Thee,  saying,  Come,  ye 
blessed  children  of  My  Father,  receive  the  kingdom  pre- 
pared for  you  from  the  beginning  of  the  world:  grant  this, 
we  beseech  Thee,  O  merciful  Father,  through  Jesus  Christ, 
our  Mediator  and  Redeemer.     A^nen. 


72       THE  BURIAL  OF  THE  DEAD. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  live  the  spirits  of  them 
■^^  that  depart  hence  in  the  Lord,  and  with  whom  the 
souls  of  the  faithful,  after  they  are  delivered  from  the 
biu-den  of  the  flesh,  are  in  joy  and  felicity  ;  We  give  Thee 
hearty  thanks  for  that  it  hath  pleased  Thee  to  deliver  them 
out  of  the  miseries  of  this  sinful  world  ;  beseeching  Thee, 
that  it  may  please  Thee,  of  Thy  gracious  goodness,  shortly 
to  accomplish  the  number  of  Thine  elect,  and  to  hasten 
Thy  kingdom ;  that  we,  with  all  those  that  are  departed  in 
the  true  faith  of  Thy  holy  Name,  may  have  our  perfect 
consummation  and  bliss,  both  in  body  and  soul,  in  Thy 
eternal  and  everlasting  glory ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

The  Benediction. 

^HE  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
-■-  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
Amen. 


At  the  Burial  op  the  Dead  at  Sea. 

U  The  same  Order  may  he  used;  hut  the  Wokds  of  Committal 
shall  be  as  follows : 

T^ORASMUCH  as  it  hath  pleased  Almighty  God  to  take 
-*-  out  of  this  world  the  soul  of  our  brother  departed  (or,  this 
child),  we  therefore  commit  his  body  to  the  deep ;  looking 
for  the  Resurrection  of  the  dead,  and  the  life  of  the  world 
to  come,  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  at  whose  coming 
in  glorious  majesty  the  sea  shall  give  up  her  dead  ;  and  the 
mortal  bodies  of  those  who  sleep  in  Him  shall  be  changed, 
and  made  like  unto  His  own  glorious  body ;  according  to 
the  mighty  working  whereby  He  is  able  to  subdue  all  things 
unto  Himself. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

.  THE   LICENSING  OF   CANDIDATES   TO 
PREACH   THE   GOSPEL. 

II  Meii  who  are  seeking  an  entrance  to  the  Christian  Ministry,  hav- 
im/  been  taken  under  the  care  of  Presbytery,  and  having  ful- 
filled the  requircnients  of  the  Form  of  Government  (Chap,  xiv), 
are  then  to  be  licensed  by  Presbytery  to  j)reach  the  Gospel  and 
so  to  make  a  competent  trial  of  their  gifts  for  the  sacred  office. 

H  At  the  discretion  of  Presbytery,  the  Licensing  of  Candidates  7nay 
follow  a  specially  appointed  Service  of  p)vaise,  prayer,  and  the 
preaching  of  the  Word ;  or  it  may  be  done,  after  the  examina- 
tion of  Candidates,  at  a  regular  session  of  Presbytery.  The  ap- 
pointed hour  being  come,  the  Moderator  shall  call  the  Presby- 
tery and  all  present  to  attend  tvith  reverence  the  Licensure  of 
Candidates  for  the  Christian  Ministry. 


If  Let  all  stand  while  the  Moderator,  or  the  Minister  appointed, 
reads  the  following  Sentences. 

TDRAISE  waitetli  for  Thee,   O  God,  in  Zion  :  and  unto 
-■-    Thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  choosest,  and  causest  to 
approach  unto  Thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  Thy  courts  ;  we 
shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  Thy  house,  even  of 
Thy  holy  temple. 

The  harvest  truly  is  plenteous,  but  the  labourers  are  few ; 
Pray  ye  therefore  the  Lord  of  the  harvest,  that  He  will 
send  forth  labourers  into  His  harvest. 


U  Let  all  bow  down  while  the  Moderator,  or  some  other  Presbyter 
appointed,  leads  in  Prayer,  saying  : 

T  ET  US  pray  for  the  increase  of  the  Ministry,  the  welfare 
-*^  of  the  Church,  and  the  conversion  of  the  world  to  Christ. 


74    LICENSING  OF  CANDIDATES  TO   PREACH. 

H  Here  shall  follorv  the  Prayer,  which,  if  so  desired,  may  be  in 
form  as  found  in  the  Treasury  of  Prayers,  pjj.  130-133. 

U  Then  the  Moderator  shall  say  : 

BRETHREN  in  Christ:  God  by  His  Holy  Spirit  calls  men 
to  serve  Him  according  to  the  gifts  bestowed  upon 
them:  and  to  chosen  servants  He  grants  this  grace  that 
they  should  make  known  the  riches  of  Christ  by  the  preach- 
ing'of  the  Gospel.  Unto  His  Church  He  has  given  com- 
mandment not  only  to  pray  for  the  increase  of  the  Ministry, 
but  also  to  prove  and  try  those  who  seek  the  sacred  office, 
that  no  man  be  ordained  suddenly,  but  that  men  of  pure 
heart  and  good  conduct,  able  to  speak  to  edification,  be 
found  for  the  service  of  the  sanctuary.  Therefore  it  is 
proper  that  those  who  desire  to  give  themselves  to  this  Min- 
istry should  not  only  prepare  themselves  by  study,  prayer, 
and  good  works,  but  should  also  have  opportunit}'  to  make 
trial  of  their  gifts  by  the  experience  of  preaching,  and  to 
approve  themselves  to  the  chiu'ches  as  workmen  fitted 
rightlj^  to  divide  the  Word  of  Truth.  According  to  the 
Form  of  Government  of  this  Chiuch  the  oversight  of  these 
matters  is  committed  to  the  Presbytery,  which  is  to  exam- 
ine every  Candidate  for  the  sacred  office  in  regard  to  his  re- 
ligious experience,  his  motives  in  seeking  the  Ministry, 
and  his  proficiency  in  that  knowledge  which  is  necessary 
for  a  teacher  of  men.     Having  made  this  examination,  and 

being  satisfied  Avith  its  result,  this  Presbytery  of  is 

ready  to  license  and  approve,  as  Probationers  for  the  Minis- 
try, the  following  Persons,  \]iere  let  the  Candidates  he  named,] 
who  will  now  present  themselves  before  their  brethren. 

H  Let  the  Candidates  stand  before  the  Moderator  while  he  asks  the 
foUowiiuj  QxTESTiONS;  to  each  of  which  they  shall  answer,  say- 
ing, I  do. 

\\0  you  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testa- 
^  ments  to  be  the  AVord  of  God,  the  only  infallible  rule 
of  faith  and  practice  ? 

Do  you  sincerely  receive  and  adopt  the  Confession  of 
Faith  of  this  Church,  as  containing  the  S3"stem  of  doctrine 
taught  in  the  Holy  Scriptures  ? 

Do  you  promise  to  study  the  peace,  unity,  and  purity  of 
the  Church  ? 


LICENSING  OF  CANDIDATES  TO   PREACH.     75 

Do  you  promise  to  submit  yourself,  in  the  Lord,  to  the 
goveinment  of  this  Pi-esbytery,  or  of  any  other  Presbytery 
in  the  bounds  of  which  you  may  be  called  ? 

H  The  Candidates  shall  remain  standing,  and  the  Moderator,  call- 
ing xipon  all  the  Members  of  the  Presbytery  to  rise,  shall  say : 

TN  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by  that  author- 
-^  ity  which  He  hath  given  to  the  Church  for  its  edifica- 
tion, we  do  license  you  to  preach  the  Gospel,  wherever 
God  in  His  providence  may  call  you  :  and  for  this  purpose, 
\Jiere  the  Moderator  may  take  each  of  the  Candidates  hy  the 
hand,  saying  to  each,]  may  the  blessing  of  God  rest  upon 
you,  and  the  Spirit  of  Christ  fill  your  heart.     Amen. 

IT  Then  may  be  sung  the  following  or  some  other  Hymn: 

r\  WORD  of  God  Incarnate, 
^-^     O  Wisdom  from  on  high, 
O  Truth  unchanged,  unchanging, 

O  Light  of  our  dark  sky  ; 
We  praise  Thee  for  the  radiance 

That  from  the  hallowed  page, 
A  lantern  to  our  footsteps. 

Shines  on  from  age  to  age. 

The  Church  from  her  dear  Master 

Received  the  gift  divine. 
And  still  that  light  she  lifteth 

O'er  all  the  earth  to  shine. 
It  is  the  golden  casket 

Where  gems  of  truth  are  stored  ; 
It  is  the  heaven-drawn  picture 

Of  Christ,  the  living  Word, 

It  floateth  like  a  banner 

Before  God's  host  unfurled  ; 
It  shineth  like  a  beacon 

Above  the  darkling  w^orld. 
It  is  the  chart  and  compass 

That  o'er  life's  surging  sea, 
'Mid  mists,  and  rocks,  and  quicksands, 

Still  guides,  O  Christ,  to  Thee. 


76    LICENSING  OF  CANDIDATES   TO   PREACH. 

O  make  Thy  Church,  dear  Saviour, 

A  lamp  of  purest  gold, 
To  bear  before  the  nations 

Tliy  true  light  as  of  old. 
O  teach  Thy  wandering  pilgrims 

By  this  their  path  to  trace. 
Till,  clouds  and  darkness  ended, 

They  see  Thee  face  to  face.     Amen. 

U  Then  the  Moderator,  or  the  Minister  appointed,  shall  say. 
Let  us  pra3^ 

IT  The  Prayer  may  be  offered  in  these  or  other  fitting  words  : 

f\  GOD,  the  Father  eternal,  who  hast  made  Thy  risen 
^  and  ever-glorious  Son,  Jesus  Christ,  Head  over  all 
things  to  Thy  Church:  Bestow  upon  these  Thy  serva/its, 
whom  we  bless  in  Thy  Name,  the  sevenfold  gifts  of  Thy 
Hol}^  Spirit,  that  they  may  be  endowed  with  power  to 
preach  Thy  Gospel,  and  may  prove  their  fitness  to  serve 
Thee  in  the  Ministry  of  the  Word.  Grant  unto  them  riches 
of  heavenly  wisdom,  and  guidance  of  divine  love,  that  thef/ 
may  live  near  to  God  and  near  to  man,  in  fellowship  with 
Thy  Sou.  Strengthen  their  faith,  confirm  their  courage, 
and  deepen  theii'  joy  in  work  for  Thee,  renewing  in  their 
hearts  and  on  their  lips  the  glad  tidings  of  salvation,  and 
giving  unto  them  the  great  reward  of  those  that  turn  man}^ 
to  righteousness.  So  may  the  time  of  their  probation  bear 
fruit  unto  everlasting  life,  and  lead  them  into  the  full  as- 
surance that  Thou  hast  called  and  blessed  them  for  the 
ministry  of  the  Gospel. 

Lord,  hasten  the  coming  of  Thy  kingdom ;  build  up  Th}' 
holy  Church  throughout  the  world;  hear  the  prayers  and 
prosper  the  labours  of  all  Thy  good  and  faithful  servants; 
and  Thine  shall  be  the  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

T^HE  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
-*-  and  the  comnuinion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE   ORDINATION  OF  MINISTERS. 


IT  A  Candidate  for  the  Holy  Ministry,  having  made  proof,  as  re- 
quired by  the  Form  of  Government,  of  his  fitness  to  preach  the 
Gospel,  and  having  received  a  duly  attested  call  to  the  Pastor- 
ate of  a  congregation,  and  having  fully  satisfied  the  Presbytery 
that  he  is  qnalifled  for  the  sacred  office,  shcdl  be  presented  for 
Ordination. 

^  When  the  Presbytery  shall  ax>provea  Candidate  who  has  fulfilled 
all  the  other  requirements  of  the  Form  of  Government,  but  has 
not  received  a  call  to  the  Pastorate  of  a  particular  congrega- 
tion, he  may  be  ordained  to  the  work  of  the  Ministry  as  an 
Evangelist,  and  the  necessary  changes  shall  be  made  in  the  fol- 
lowing Order. 

U  The  day  a ppointed  for  Ordination  being  coyne,  and  the  Presby- 
tery convened,  a  Minister  previously  designated  shall  conduct 
Divine  Service  according  to  the  usual  Order,  or  siich  special 
Order  as  the  Presbytery  may  deem  proper,  and  the  same,  or 
another  apiiointed  to  preside,  shall  conduct  the  Ordination, 
saying  asfollo^vs  : 

T^HE  Presbytery  of is  here  assembled  to  ordain 

-■-   to  the  sacred  office  of  the  Ministry,  A.  B., 
[whom  you   have  called  to  be  your  Pastor.     Theivords 
We  have  duly  considered  the  call  which  you    \]\rolfghout 
have  presented  to  him  through  us.]     We  have    this  Order 
diligently  inquired  into  his  soundness  of  doc-     are  to  be 
trine  and  holiness  of  life,  and  are  certified  of    themxlina- 
his  meetness  in  respect  to  gifts  and  learning    tionofan 
for  this  excellent  work,  as  required  in  God's    Evayigelist. 
holy  Word.     We,  therefore,   present  Mm.  be- 
fore you  to  receive  ordination  with  the  laying  on  of  the 
hands  of  the  Presbytery. 


78  THE   ORDINATION  OF  MINISTERS. 

IT  Tlcen  the  Candidate  s/iall  stand  before  the  Presiding  Minister, 
who  shall  say  : 

T^EARLY  beloved  in  tlie  Lord,  you  have  heard  both  in 
-'-^  your  examination  by  the  Preslb3'tery,  and  in  the  words 
already  spoken  in  this  place,  and  in  the  lessons  taken  out 
of  Holy  Scripture,  of  what  dignity  and  of  how  great  im- 
portance is  this  Ministry  whereunto  you  are  called.  And 
now  again  we  exhort  you,  in  the  Name  of  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ,  that  you  have  in  remembrance  unto  how  high  and 
weighty  an  office  you  are  to  be  ordained  ;  that  is  to  say,  to 
be  a  messenger,  watchman,  and  steward  of  the  Lord,  to 
teach  and  admonish,  to  feed  and  provide  for,  the  Lord's 
f ajiiily ;  and  to  look  for  the  sheep  of  Christ  that  are  dis- 
persed abroad  in  the  midst  of  this  evil  world,  that  they 
may  be  saved  through  Him  for  ever. 

^Ve  have  good  hope  that  you  have  well  weighed  these 
things  before  this  time,  and'  that  you  have  clearly  deter- 
mined by  God's  grace  to  give  ?/r>?/r6:^(f  wholly  to  this  office, 
whereunto  it  hath  pleased  God  to  call  you  ;  so  that  you 
may  daily  grow  stronger  in  your  Ministry,  and  may  be  a 
wholesome  and  godly  examjjJe  and  pattern  for  the  people 
to  follow. 

And  now  that  this  present  congregation  of  Christ  may 
also  understand  your  mind  and  will  in  these  things,  and 
that  this  your  promise  may  the  more  move  j^ou  to  do  your 
duty,  you  shall  answer  plainly  to  all  these  things  which 
we,  in  the  Name  of  God,  and  of  His  Church,  demand  of 
you. 

Do  you  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testa- 
ments to  be  the  Word  of  God,  the  only  infallible  rule  of 
faith  and  practice  ? 

A  nsicer  :  I  do  so  believe. 

Do  you  sincerely  receive  and  adopt  the  Confession  of 
Faith  of  this  Church,  as  containing  the  system  of  doctrine 
taught  in  the  Holy  Scriptures? 

Ansicer  :  1  do  so  receive  it. 

Do  you  approve  of  the  government  and  discipline  of  the 
Presbyterian  Church  in  these  United  States? 
Ansicer :  I  do. 


THE  ORDINATION   OF  MINISTERS.  79 

Do  you  promise  subjection  to  your  brethren  in  the  Lord  ? 
Ansioer :  I  do. 

Have  you  been  induced,  as  far  as  you  know  your  own 
heart,  to  seek  the  office  of  the  Holy  Ministry  from  love  to 
God  and  a  sincere  desire  to  promote  His  glory  in  the  Gos- 
pel of  His  Son? 

Answer :  I  have  been  thus  induced. 

Do  you  promise  to  be  zealous  and  faithful  in  maintaining 
the  truths  of  the  Gospel  and  the  purity  and  peace  of  the 
Church ;  whatever  persecution  or  opposition  may  arise  to 
you  on  that  account  ? 

A  nsicer :  I  do  so  promise. 

Do  you  engage  to  be  faithful  and  diligent  in  the  exercise 
of  all  private  and  personal  duties,  which  become  you  as  a 
Christian  and  a  Minister  of  the  Gospel;  as  well  as  in  all 
relative  dvities,  and  the  public  duties  of  your  office ;  en- 
deavouring to  adorn  the  profession  of  the  Gospel  by  your 
conversation ;  and  walking  with  exemplary  piety  before 
the  flock  over  which  God  shall  make  you  overseer  ? 

A?isicer  :  I  do  so  engage,  relying  on  God's  grace. 


At  the  Ordination  of  a  Pastor: 

A  RE  you  now  willing  to  take  the  charge  of  this  congre- 
-^  gation,  agreeably  to  your  declaration  at  accepting 
their  call  ?  And  do  you  promise  to  discharge  the  duties 
of  a  Pastor  to  them,  as  God  shall  give  you  strength? 

Ansicer :  I  am  willing,  and  I  do  so  promise,  the  Lord 
being  my  Helper, 

Or, 

At  the  Ordination  of  an  Evangelist: 

A  RE  you  now  willing  to  undertake  the  work  of  an 
-^  Evangelist;  and  do  you  promise  to  discharge  the 
duties  which  may  be  incumbent  on  you  in  this  character 
as  God  shall  give  you  strength  ? 

Ansioer :  I  am  willing,  and  I  do  so  promise,  the  Lord 
being  my  Helper. 


80  THE  ORDINATION   OF  MINISTERS. 

If  The  Candidate, /tai^ingr  answered  these  Questions  in  the  affirma- 
tive : 


The  Presiding  Minister  shall  2iropose  to  the  People  the  foUoxving 
Questions,  requesting  that  they  ansirer  them  in  the  affirma- 
tive by  holding  up  their  rigid  hands  : 

I^O  you,  the  People  of  this  congregation,  continue  to 
-"-^  profess  your  readiness  to  receive  A.  B.,  whom  you 
liave  called  to  be  your  Minister  ? 

Do  you  promise  to  receive  the  Word  of  Truth  from  his 
nioutli,  with  meekness  and  love  ;  and  to  submit  to  him  in 
the  due  exercise  of  discipline  ? 

Do  you  promise  to  encourage  him  in  his  arduous  la- 
bour, and  to  assist  his  endeavours  for  your  instruction  and 
spiritual  edification  ? 

Do  you  engage  to  continue  to  him,  while  he  is  your 
Pastor,  that  competent  worldly  maintenance  which  you 
have  promised  ;  and  wiiatever  else  you  may  see  needful 
for  the  lionour  of  religion  and  his  comfort  among  you  ? 

H  llie  People  having  ansivered  these  Qjtiestiotis  in  the  affirmative  : 


If  The  Candidate  shall  then  kneel,  and  the  Presiding  Minister  shall 
by  Prayer,  and  xvith  the  Laying  on  of  the  Hands  of  the  Presby- 
tery, according  to  the  Apostolic  example,  solemnly  Ordain  liini 
to  the  holy  office  of  the  Gospel  Ministry,  using  if  he  will  one  of 
the  following  Prayers  : 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  God  and  everlasting  Father,  who  dost  gov- 
-^^  eru  all  thiugs  in  heaven  and  earth  by  Thy  wisdom, 
and  hast  from  the  beginning  ordained  for  Thy  Church  the 
Ministry  of  Reconciliation,  giving  some  apostles,  and  some 
prophets,  and  some  evangelists,  and  some  pastors  and 
teachers,  for  the  perfecting  of  the  saints,  for  the  work  of 
the  Ministry,  and  for  the  edifying  of  the  body  of  Christ ; 
Look  in  mercy,  we  beseech  Thee,  on  tins  Thy  sermnt,  upon 
whom  we  lay  our  hands  in  Thj^  Name  [here  the  Presiding 
Minister  and  the  other  Ministers  shall  lay  their  hands  upon 
the  head  of  the  Candidate],  and  whom  we  thus  ordain  and  set 
apart  to  the  holy  office  of  the  Ministry.  Pour  down  upon 
7iim  the  grace  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  confirming  in  heaven 
what  we  do  in  Thy  Church  on  earth,  and  owning  him  as  a 
true  Minister  of  the  Gospel  of  Thy  Son,     Vouchsafe  to 


THE  ORDINATION  OF  MINISTERS.  81 

Mm  that  authority  and  gentleness,  that  purity  and  spiritual 
discernment,  that  zeal  and  meekness,  which  shall  make 
him  an  example  and  guide  to  the  flock  ;  that  so  making  full 
proof  of  his  Ministry,  and  continuing  in  the  same,  he  may 
both  save  himself  and  those  that  hear  Mm.  Grant  this, 
O  heavenly  Father,  for  the  love  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  Or  this  : 

f\  LORD,  to  whom  all  power  is  given  in  heaven  and  in 
^  earth ;  who  hast  so  loved  the  world,  that  to  redeem  and 
purify  sinners  Thou  didst  humble  Thyself  to  the  death  of  the 
cross,  and  there  shed  Thy  most  innocent  blood  ;  Look  upon 
us  mercifully,  O  Lord,  Thou  only  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King 
to  Thine  own  flock  ;  and  grant  unto  thisThy  servant,  upon 
whom  we  lay  our  hands  in  Thy  Name  [Jiere  the  Presiding 
Minister  and  the  other  Ministers  shall  lay  their  hands  'wpon 
the  head  of  the  Candidate] ,  and  whom  we  thus  ordain  and 
set  apart  to  the  work  of  the  Ministry,  such  endowment  of 
Thy  Holy  Spirit,  that  he  may  rightly  divide  Thy  Word,  to 
the  conversion  of  sinners,  the  instruction  of  Thy  flock,  and 
the  overthrow  of  error  and  vice.  Give  unto  him,  good 
Lord,  Thy  grace  and  wisdom,  whereby  the  enemies  of  Thy 
truth  may  be  confounded,  the  ignorant  enlightened,  and 
Thy  sheep  fed  in  the  wholesome  pastures  of  Thy  holy 
Word.  Multiply  Thy  graces  upon  him.  Comfort  and 
strengthen  Mm  in  all  virtue.  Govern  and  guide  Ms  Minis- 
try to  the  praise  of  Thy  holy  Name,  the  promotion  of  Thy 
kingdom,  the  comfort  of  Thy  Church,  and  to  the  spread 
of  Thy  blessed  Gospel  throughout  the  whole  world ;  and 
unto  Thee,  with  the  Father,  and  with  the  Holy  Ghost,  be 
all  honour,  praise,  and  glory,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

H  Prayer  beincf  ended,  the  netvly  ordained  Minister  shall  rise,  and 
the  Presiding  Minister,  addressing  hiiB,  shall  say  : 

TN  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by  that  author- 
-■-  ity  which  He  has  given  to  His  Church,  I  do  hereby  de- 
clare you  to  be  ordained  to  the  office  of  the  Holy  Ministry 
[and  duly  inducted  to  the  pastoral  charge  of  this  congre- 
gation]. 


82  THE  ORDINATION   OF  MINISTERS. 

11  Tlien  the  Presiding  Minister,  c^nd  afterward  all  the  Members  of 
the  Presbytery,  shall  take  him  by  the  right  hand,  saying  in 
words  to  this  'purpose : 

WE  give  you  the  right  hand  of  fellowship,  to  take  part  of 
this  Ministry  with  us. 

H  After  which  the  Minister  presiding,  or  some  other  appointed  for 
the  purpose,  shall  give  a  solemn  Charge  to  him  land,  to  the 
Peoplel. 

IT  Then  a  Hymn  may  he  sung. 

If  Then  shall  the  following  or  some  other  Prayer  be  offered  by  the 
Minister  ap>pointed;  the  People  reverently  boiving  down. 

Let  us  pray. 

T^VER  living  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  didst  of  old 
^  time  call  those  whom  Thou  wouldst  for  Thy  service  in 
the  Ministry,  and  who  by  Thy  providence  dost  continue  to 
raise  up  evangelists,  pastors,  and  teachers  for  Thy  Church  ; 
Bless,  we  entreat  Thee,  Thj  servant  here  set  apart  to  be  a 
Minister  [and  a  Pastor,  and  the  congregation  committed  to 
his  care].  Endue  them  with  spiritual  grace;  help  them  to 
perform  the  vows  that  they  ham  made ;  and  continuing  faith- 
ful unto  death,  may  they  at  length  receive  the  crown  of  life 
which  the  Lord,  the  righteous  Judge,  will  give  them  in  that 
day.  Grant  this,  O  Lord,  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,  who,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Spirit, 
liveth  and  reigneth,  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

H  Then  the  Congregation  shall  be  dismissed  with  this  or  some  other 
Benediction,  the  People  still  bowing  down : 

rPHE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep 
-^  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  and  the  bless- 
ing of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  INSTALLATION  OF  A  PASTOR  WHO 
HAS   BEEN  PREVIOUSLY  ORDAINED. 

U  When  any  Minister  is  to  be  settled  in  a  congregation,  the  install- 
ment, tvhich  consists  in  constituting  a  i:)astoral  relation  be- 
tween him  and  the  people  of  that  particular  church,  may  be 
performed  either  by  the  Presbytery,  or  by  a  Comrnittee  ap- 
pointed for  that  purpose,  as  may  appear  most  expedient.  —Form 
of  Government,  Chap,  xvi,  §  4. 

H  On  the  day  appointed,  the  Presbytery  or  Committee  having 
been  duly  co^istituted,  a  Minister  previously  designated  shall 
conduct  Divine  Service  according  to  the  usual  Order,  or  such 
special  Order  as  the  Presbytery  may  deem,  proper ;  and  a  Ser- 
mon shall  be  delivered  by  the  Minister  thereto  appoi7ited. 

H  The  Sermon  being  ended,  the  Presiding  Minister  shall  state  to 
the  congregation  the  design  of  their  meeting,  and  recite  the 
proceedings  of  the  Presbytery  in  relation  thereto,  in  the  follow- 
ing ivords,  or  such  other  as  may  be  applicable  to  the  circum- 
stances. 

T^EARLY  beloved:  The  call  of  this  congregation  to  the 
-■-^  Reverend  A.  B.  to  become  your  Pastor,  has  been  duly 

presented  to  the  Presbytery  of ,  and  by  them  carefully 

considered.  After  inquiring  into  all  the  circumstances,  it 
has  been  placed  in  his  hands,  and  he  has  signified  to  the 
Presbytery  his  willingness  to  accept  thereof.  We  are  here 
at  this  present  time  by  appointment  and  order  of  the  said 
Presbytery ;  and  by  its  authority  do  now  proceed  to  consti- 
tute and  install  him,  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ, 
as  the  Pastor  of  this  congregation. 

H  Then  the  Minister  to  he  installed  shall  stand  before  the  Presiding 
Minister,  who  shall  propose  to  him  the  following  Questions: 

A  RE  you  now  willing  to  take  the  charge  of  this  congre- 
-^-^  gation,  as  their  Pastor,  agreeably  to  your  declaration 
at  accepting  their  call  ? 
Ansioer.   I  am  now  willing. 


84         THE  INSTALLATION   OF  A  PASTOR. 

Do  you  conscientiously  believe  and  declare,  as  far  as  you 
know  your  own  heart,  that,  in  taking  upon  you  this  charge, 
you  arc  influenced  by  a  sincere  desire  to  promote  the  glory 
of  God,  and  the  good  of  His  Church  ? 

Answer.   I  so  believe  and  declare. 

Do  you  solemnly  promise,  that,  by  the  assistance  of  the 
grace  of  God,  j'ou  will  endeavour  faithfully  to  discharge 
all  the  duties  of  a  Pastor  to  this  congregation ;  and  will  be 
careful  to  maintain  a  deportment  in  all  respects  becoming 
a  Minister  of  the  Gospel  of  Christ,  agreeably  to  your  ordi- 
nation engagements? 

Answer.    I  do. 

U  Having  received  satisfactory  answers  to  all  these  Questions,  the 
Presiding  Minister  shall  2}ro2)ose  to  the  Peoxule  the  following 
Questions,  requesting  that  they  aiiswer  them  in  the  affirmative 
by  holding  up  their  right  hands : 

TTiO  you,  the  People  of  this  congregation,  continue  to  pro- 
^-^  fess  your  readiness  to  receive  A.  B.^  whom  you  have 
called  to  be  your  Minister  ? 

Do  you  promise  to  receive  the  Word  of  Truth  from  his 
mouth,  with  meekness  and  love  ;  and  to  submit  to  him  in 
the  due  exercise  of  discipline? 

Do  you  promise  to  encourage  him  in  his  arduous  labour, 
and  to  assist  his  endeavours  for  your  instruction  and  spirit- 
ual edification  ? 

Do  you  engage  to  continue  to  him,  while  he  is  your 
Pastor,  that  competent  worldly  maintenance  which  you 
have  promised ;  and  whatever  else  you  may  see  needful 
for  the  honour  of  religion  and  his  comfort  among  you  ? 

IT  The  People  having  answered  these  Questions  in  the  affirmative, 
the  Presiding  Minister  shall  say : 

TN  the  Name  of  the  Loi'd  Jesus  Christ,  the  great  Head  of 
-'-  the  Church,  and  by  authority  of  this  Presbytery,  I  do 
pronounce  and  declare  that  the  Reverend  .4.  B.,\^  duly 
constituted  the  Pastor  of  this  congregation.  Let  us  there- 
fore pray,  dearly  beloved,  unto  God,  the  Fountain  of  all 
grace  and  glory,  that  He  may  be  pleased  to  sanctify  with 
His  heavenly  blessing  this  relation  of  Pastor  and  People 
which  has  now  in  His  Name  been  established. 


THE  INSTALLATION   OF  A  PASTOR.         85 

Let  us  pray. 

A  LMIGHTY  God  and  everlasting  Fatlier,  who  dost  gov- 
^^  ern  all  things  in  heaven  and  earth  by  Thy  wisdom,  and 
hast  from  the  beginning  ordained  for  Thy  Church  the  Min- 
istry of  Reconciliation ;  We  thank  Thee  for  Thy  goodness 
to  us  this  day  in  Th}^  House  :  and  we  beseech  Thee  to  con- 
tinue Thy  loving-kindness  to  this  congregation,  and  to  TJiy 
servant  who  has  now  been  set  over  them  in  holy  things. 
Send  down  upon  him  the  gifts  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit ;  and 
so  replenish  him  from  above  that  he  may  rightly  divide 
the  Word  of  Truth  ;  so  endue  him  Avith  purity  of  life  that 
he  may  be  an  example  to  this  flock :  and  grant  that  in  all 
things  he  may  faithfully  serve  before  Thee,  to  the  glory  of 
Thy  great  Name,  in  the  conversion  of  sinners  unto  Thee, 
and  the  upbuilding  of  Thy  people  in  holiness  and  in  all 
Christian  service  unto  salvation. 

O  Lord  God,  the  Sanctifier  of  the  faithful,  visit,  we  pray 
Thee,  this  congregation  with  Thy  love  and  favour ;  pre- 
pare their  hearts  to  receive  Thy  Word  ;  enlighten  their 
minds  more  and  more  with  the  light  of  the  everlasting 
Gospel  ;  increase  in  them  true  religion ;  nourish  them  with 
all  goodness;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy  keep  them  in  the 
unity  of  the  Spirit  and  in  the  bonds  of  love  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord;  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  we  worship  and  glorify  as  one  God,  world  without 
end.     Amen. 

^  rrayer  being  ended,  the  Presiding  Minister,  or  some  other  wp- 
2}ohifedfor  the  purpose,  shall  give  a  solemn  Charge  to  the  Pas- 
tor, and  to  the  People. 

H  A  Hymn  appropriate  to  the  occasion  may  then  be  snng. 

If  Then  shall  the  following  or  some  other  Prayer  be  offered  by  the 
Minister  appointed,  the  People  reverently  boiving  down. 

Let  us  pray. 

r\  LORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  we  beseech  Thee  not  only 
^^  for  Thy  favour  upon  this  Pastor  and  People,  but  also 
that  Thou  wilt  bless  Thy  whole  Church  in  this  land,  and 
throughout  the  world.     Gather  Thy  true  people  into  the 


86  THE  INSTALLATION   OF  A  PASTOR. 

iinitj^  of  the  faith,  and  take  from  them  all  bitterness  and 
imkindness,  all  needless  divisions  and  misunderstandings. 
May  grace,  mercy,  and  peace  be  multiplied  to  all  who  love 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ  in  sincerity.  Pour  out  Thy  Holy 
Spirit  upon  all  men,  and  hasten  the  time  when  every  people 
shall  be  blessed  in  the  knowledge  of  Thee,  and  of  Thy  Son 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Ainen. 

H  Then  the  congregation  shall  be  dismissed  with  this  or  some  other 
Benediction,  the  People  still  bowing  down. 

nPHE  peace  of  God,  which  passeth  all  understanding,  keep 
-■-  your  hearts  and  minds  in  the  knowledge  and  love  of 
God,  and  of  His  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  and  the  bless- 
ing of  God  Almighty,  the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  be  amongst  you,  and  remain  with  you  always. 
A77ien. 

U  It  is  becoming,  that,  after  the  close  of  the  Service,  the  Members  of 
thecongrrgnfion,  especially  the  Elaers  and  other  Officers,  shoidd 
com,e  foricard  and  exx)ress  to  their  Pastor  their  welcome  and 
affectionate  regard. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  ORDINATION  OF  RULING  ELDERS. 

H  Ealing  Elders  are  properly  the  representatives  of  the  jyeopile, 
chosen  by  them  for  the  purpose  of  exercising  government  and 
discipline,  in  conjunction  tvith  pastors  or  ministers  (Forin  of 
Government,  Chap.  v).  When  any  person  shall  have  been  elected 
to  the  office  of  Riding  Elder,  and  shall  have  declared  his  will- 
ingness to  accept  thereof,  he  shall  be  set  apart  to  his  office  in 
the  manner  prescribed  by  the  Form  of  Government  (Chap.  xiii). 

U  Divine  Service  having  been  celebrated  according  to  the  usual 
Order,  the  Persons  to  be  ordained  shall,  after  the  Sermon,  jjre- 
sent  themselves  before  tJie  pulpit  at  the  call  of  the  Minister, 
nho  shall  thus  address  the  congregation: 

■pvEARLY  Beloved  :  As  iu  the  Old  Testament  the  Elders 
-'-^  exercised  an  honourable  office  of  government  among 
the  people  of  God,  so  also  in  the  New  Testament  the 
Apostle  ordained  Elders  in  every  church;  commanding 
that  they  that  rule  well  be  counted  worthy  of  double  hon- 
our, especially  they  who  labour  in  the  Word  and  doctrine. 

Therefore,  this  Church  has  from  the  beginning  included 
in  her  government  not  only  Ministers  and  Pastors,  who  are 
to  preach  the  Gospel  and  administer  the  Sacraments  in  the 
Name  of  Christ  and  as  His  representatives:  but  also  Ruling 
Elders  chosen  by  the  people  to  represent  them,  and  to  be 
joined  with  Pastors  and  Ministers  in  the  exercise  of  gov- 
ernment and  discipline  in  the  Church. 

These  Ruling  Elders  in  each  congregation,  together  with 
the  Pastor,  constitute  the  Session,  to  whom  it  is  committed 
to  admit  and  exclude  members,  to  regulate  the  worship, 
guard  the  doctrine,  direct  the  activity,  and  conserve  the  in- 
terests of  the  congregation.  The  Elders  are  also  to  repre- 
sent their  brethren  in  Presbyteries,  Synods,  and  General 
Assemblies,  when  commissioned  thereto.  And  it  is  the 
duty  of  the  Elders  severally  to  set  the  example  of  a  godly 
walk  and  conversation,  and  to  assist  the  Pastor  iu  the  vis- 
itation of  the  people,  and  in  their  spiritual  guidance  and 
comfort.     These  brethren  here  present  \Jiere  the  Minister 


88    THE  ORDINATION   OF  RULING   ELDERS. 

shall  mention  the  names  of  the  Persons  chosen']  having  been 
chosen,  in  the  mode  most  approved  and  in  use  in  this  con- 
gregation, to  the  office  of  Ruling  Elder,  and  having  sig- 
nified their  willingness  to  serve,  we  do  therefore,  in  the 
Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  now  proceed  to  their  ordi- 
nation. 

U  Theyx  the  Minister,  addressing  the  Elders-eZecf,  shall  say, 

T^ORASMUCH  as  you  have  declared  your  willingness  to 
take  this  office  upon  you,  I  now  require  you  to  answer 
the  following  Questions,  appointed  by  the  Church  to  be 
put  to  those  who  are  to  be  ordained  as  Elders. 

Do  you  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New 
Testaments  to  be  the  Word  of  God,  the  only  infallible  rule 
of  faith  and  practice  ? 

Do  you  sincerely  receive  and  adopt  the  Confession  of 
Faith  of  this  Church,  as  containing  the  system  of  doctrine 
taught  in  the  Holy  Scriptures  ? 

Do  you  approve  of  the  government  and  discipline  of 
the  Presbyterian  Church  in  these  United  States  ? 

Do  you  accept  the  office  of  Ruling  Elder  in  this  con- 
gregation, and  promise  faithfully  to  perform  all  the  duties 
thereof  ? 

Do  you  promise  to  study  the  peace,  unity,  and  purity  of 
the  Church  ? 

H  The  Elders-e^ecf  having  ansivcred  these  Questions  in  the  affirma- 
tive, the  Minister  shall  address  to  the  Members  of  the  chvrch 
tJie /ollotvi7ig  Question  : 

T^O  you,  the  Members  of  this  church,  acknowledge  and 
-'-^  receive  these  brethren  as  Billing  Elders,  and  do  you 
promise  to  yield  them,  all  that  honour,  encouragement,  and 
obedience  in  the  Lord,  to  which  their  office,  according  to 
the  Word  of  God,  and  the  constitution  of  this  Church,  en- 
titles themf 

If  The  Members  of  the  church  having  answered  this  Question  in  the 
affirmative,  by  Itolding  up  their  right  hands,  the  Minister  shall 
2h'oceed  to  set  apart  the  Candidates  to  their  office,  by  Prayer, 
{and  if  desired,  tlie  Laying  on  of  Hands,)  tlie  'EAd.exi-elect  de- 
voxitly  kneeling. 

Let  us  pray. 


THE  ORDINATION  OF   RULING  ELDERS.     89 

QET  apart,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord,  these  Tfiy  servants 
^  to  the  work  whereunto  Thou  hast  called  them  by  the 
voice  of  this  people.  Endue  them  plenteously  with  hea- 
venly wisdom.  Grant  them  Thy  grace,  that  they  may  be 
good  men,  full  of  the  Holy  Ghost  and  of  faith,  ruling  in 
the  fear  of  God.  Give  them  favour  and  influence  with 
the  people.  Make  them  faithful  unto  death,  and  when  the 
Chief  Shepherd  shall  appear,  may  they  receive  a  crown 
of  glory  that  fadeth  not  away.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say. 

TN  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by  the  author- 
^  ity  committed  to  me  in  His  Church,  I  hereby  declare 
you  duly  constituted  and  set  apart  to  the  office  of  Ruling 
Elder. 

I  now  charge  you,  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  to  be 
faithful  in  this  your  office. 

I  also  charge  you.  Christian  people,  to  be  faithful  to 
these  Elders  whom  you  have  chosen  to  rule  over  you  in  the 
Lord ;  and  that  you  render  them  all  due  obedience,  co-op- 
eration and  support,  and  follow  them  so  far  as  ye  see  them 
follow  Christ. 

H  Where  there  is  an  existing  Session,  it  is  proper  that  the  Members 
of  that  body  should  here  take  the  newly  ordaAned  Elders  by  the 
hand,  saying  in  words  to  this  purpose : 

T^T'E  give  you  the  right  hand  of  fellowship,  to  take  part 
'  *    of  this  Office  with  us. 


II  If  Elders  who  have  been  already  ordained  are  to  be  installed 
at  the  same  Service,  tlie  Order  for  their  Installation  may  be 
here  introdxiced. 


H  Then  the  Minister  shall  say. 

"jV/Tx^Y  the  great  Head  of  the  Church  so  enrich  us  with  His 
^^  heavenly  grace,  that  at  the  last  we  shall  hear  Him 
saying  unto  us :  Well  done,  good  and  faithful  servant ; 
enter  thou  into  the  joy  of  thy  Lord. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  INSTALLATION  OF  RULING  ELDERS 
WHO  HAVE  BEEN  PREVIOUSLY 
ORDAINED 

II  When  an  Elder  has  terminated  his  connection  vith  his  Session 
by  removal  to  another  chtirch,  or  by  resif/nafio)i,  or  vhen  he 
is  re-elected  turd er  the  rotary  system,  he  is  to  be  reinstalled  be- 
fore he  can  regularly  exercise  the  duties  of  his  office.  —  Minutes 
of  the  General  Assembly,  1878, 1882. 

H  When  Elders  are  to  be  netvly  ordained  at  the  satne  Service  unth 
the  installation  of  those  who  have  been  previotisly  ordained, 
the  follotvinrf  Order  inay  be  ititroduced  in  The  Order  for  the  Or- 
dination of  Ruling  Elders,  imynediately  before  the  Benediction. 

"DELOVED  Brethren :  Having  already  been  solemnly  or- 
-*-'  dained  to  the  ofSce  of  Ruling  Elder,  you  do  now  pre- 
sent yourselves  in  response  to  the  voice  of  this  congregation, 
to  be  installed  again  for  the  discharge  of  the  active  duties 
of  your  office. 

You  will  therefore  now  give  answer  to  the  following 
Questions: 

Do  you  accept  the  office  of  Ruling  Elder  in  this  congre- 
gation, and  promise  faithfully  to  perform  all  the  duties 
thereof  ? 

Do  you  promise  to  study  the  peace,  unity,  and  purity  of 
the  Church  ? 

IT  The  Elders-e?<?cf:  having  answered  these  Questions  in  the  affirma- 
tive, the  Minister  shall  address  to  the  Members  of  the  church 
the folloiving  Question: 

Y\0  you,  the  Members  of  this  church,  acknowledge  and 
^  receive  these  Brethren  as  Riding  Elders,  and  do  you 
pi'omise  to  yield  them  all  that  honour,  encouragement,  and 
obedience  in  the  Lord,  to  which  their  office,  according  to 
the  Word  of  God,  and  the  constitution  of  the  Church, 
entitles  them  ? 

t  The  Members  of  the  church  shall  answer  in  the  affirmative  by 
holding  up  their  right  hands. 


THE  INSTALLATION   OF  RULING  ELDERS.     91 
H  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

T  HEREBY  declare  you  to  be  invested  with  the  Office  of 
■^  Ruling  Elder  in  this  congregation. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

IX/TAY  the  great  Head  of  the  Church  so  enrich  us  with  His 
^■*-  heavenly  grace,  that  at  the  last  we  shall  hear  Him  say- 
ing unto  us  :  Well  done,  good  and  faithful  servant ;  enter 
thou  into  the  joy  of  thy  Lord. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE   ORDINATION   OF  DEACONS. 

H  Beacons  are  distinct  officers  in  the  Church,  tvhose  business  it  is 
to  take  care  of  the  2>oor,  and  to  distribute  among  them  the  collec- 
tions raised  for  their  use.  To  them  also  may  be  properly  com- 
mitted the  management  of  the  temj)oral  affairs  of  the  church 
(Form  of  Government,  Chap.  vi).  When  any  x>erson  shcdl  have 
been  elected  to  the  office  of  Deacon,  and  shall  have  declared  his 
ivillingness  to  accept  thereof,  he  shall  be  set  apart  to  his  office 
in  the  manner  prescribed  by  the  Form  of  Government  (Chap, 
xiii). 

U  Divine  Service  having  been  celebrated  according  to  the  visual 
Order,  the  Persons  to  be  ordained  shall,  after  the  Sermon,  pre- 
sent themselves  before  the  puljnt  at  the  call  of  tlie  Minister, 
who  shall  thus  address  the  congregation: 

T^EARLY  Beloved :  Concerning  the  institution  of  the 
-"-^  office  of  Deacon  we  read  in  the  sixth  chapter  of  the 
Book  of  the  Acts,  that  in  the  beginning  the  Apostles  them- 
selves ministered  to  the  poor ;  but  afterwards,  being  over- 
burdened with  these  ministrations,  they  advised  that  certain 
men  be  chosen  by  the  Church,  to  whom  the  service  of  the 
poor  was  committed  as  their  peculiar  care  ;  therefore  this 
Church  has  recognized  the  work  and  office  of  these  men,  to 
whom  in  the  New  Testament  is  given  the  title  of  Deacons, 
as  of  Apostolic  institution,  and  needful  for  the  welfare  of 
the  whole  Body  of  Christ,  to  the  end  that  the  Ministers 
might  continually  give  themselves  to  prayer  and  to  the 
ministry  of  the  Word. 

Of  this  office  St.  Paul  requires  that  the  Deacons  must  be 
grave,  not  double-tongued,  not  given  to  much  wine,  not 
greedy  of  filthy  lucre,  holding  the  mystery  of  the  faith  in 
a  pure  conscience  ;  ruling  their  children  and  their  own 
houses  well.  And  of  them  that  have  used  this  office  well 
he  declares  that  they  purchase  to  themselves  a  good  degree, 
and  great  boldness  in  the  faith,  which  is  in  Christ  Jesus. 

These  brethren  here  present  {here  the  3Iinister  shall  men- 
tion the  names  of  the  Persons  chosen)  having  been  chosen, 


THE  ORDINATION   OF  DEACONS.  93 

in  the  mode  most  approved  and  in  use  in  this  congregation, 
to  the  office  of  Deacon,  and  having  signified  their  willing- 
ness to  serve,  we  do  therefore,  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord 
Jesus  Christ,  now  proceed  to  their  ordination. 

U  Then  the  Minister  addressing  the  Deacons-eZeci  shall  say, 

T^ORASMUCH  as  you  have  declared  your  willingness  to 
-^  take  this  office  upon  you,  I  now  require  you  to  answer 
the  following  Questions,  appointed  by  the  Church  to  be 
put  to  those  who  are  to  be  ordained  as  Deacons. 

Do  you  believe  the  Scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New 
Testaments  to  be  the  Word  of  God,  the  only  infallible  rule 
of  faith  and  practice  ? 

Do  you  sincerely  receive  and  adopt  the  Confession  of 
Faith  of  this  Church,  as  containing  the  system  of  doctrine 
taught  in  the  Holy  Scriptures  ? 

Do  you  approve  of  the  government  and  discipline  of 
the  Presbyterian  Church  in  these  United  States  ? 

Do  you  accept  the  office  of  Deacon  in  this  congre- 
gation, and  promise  faithfully  to  perform  all  the  duties 
thereof  ? 

Do  you  promise  to  study  the  peace,  unity,  and  purity  of 
the  Church  ? 


IT  The  Deacons-e?ec^  having  aiiswered  these  Questions  in  the  affi  rma- 
tive,  the  Minister  shall  address  to  the  Metnhers  of  the  church  the 
following  Question: 

T^O  you,  the  Members  of  this  church,  acknowledge  and 
^  receive  these  brethren  as  Deacons,  and  do  you  promise 
to  yield  them  all  that  honour,  encouragement,  and  obedi- 
ence in  the  Lord,  to  which  their  office,  according  to  the 
Word  of  God,  and  the  constitution  of  this  Church,  entitles 
them  f 

IT  The  Members  of  the  church  having  answered  this  Question  in  the 
affirniative,  by  holding  up  tlieir  right  hands,  the  Minister  shall 
proceed  to  set  apart  the  Candidates  to  tlieir  office,  by  Prayer, 
(and  if  desired,  the  Laying  on  of  Hands,)  the  Deacons-eiect  rfe- 
voutly  kneeling. 

Let  us  pray. 


94  THE   ORDINATION   OF  DEACONS. 

r\  LORD  JEvSUS,  who,  being  rich,  for  our  sakcs  became 
^^  poor,  that  we  through  Thy  poverty  might  be  rich  ; 
Set  apart  and  consecrate  these  Thy  sevTants  to  the  office  of 
Deacon.  Give  them  Thine  own  spirit  of  sympathy  with  all 
human  sorrow  and  distress,  and  of  holy,  self-denying  ser- 
vice in  behalf  of  those  who  are  in  want  and  suffering. 
Guide  and  sustain  them  in  their  ministry  of  love  until  their 
work  on  earth  is  done  ;  and  bestow  upon  them  the  great 
rewards  of  Thy  heavenly  kingdom.     Amen. 

IT  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

TN  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  by  the  author- 
-*-  ity  committed  to  me  in  His  Church,  I  hereby  declare 
you  duly  set  apart  and  ordained  to  tlie  office  of  Deacon. 

I  now  charge  you,  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord  Jesus,  to  be 
faithful  in  this  your  office. 

I  also  charge  you,  Christian  people,  to  be  faithful  to 
these  Deacons,  baptizing  their  ministry  to  the  poor  with 
your  daily  prayers,  supplying  it  constantly  and  cheerfully 
with  your  liberal  gifts,  and  remembering  that  Christ  has 
appointed  the  poor  to  represent  Himself  in  our  offices  of 
sympathy  and  benevolent  service  on  earth. 

Then  shall  the  King  say  unto  them  on  the  right  hand, 
Come,  ye  blessed  of  My  Father,  inherit  the  kingdom  pre- 
pared for  you  from  the  foundation  of  the  world ;  for  I  was 
a  hungered,  and  ye  gave  Me  meat ;  I  was  thirsty,  and  ye 
gave  Me  drink  ;  I  was  a  stranger,  and  ye  took  Me  in  ; 
naked,  and  ye  clothed  Me;  I  was  sick,  and  ye  visited  Me; 
I  was  in  prison,  and  ye  came  unto  Me.  Verily,  I  say  unto 
3^ou,  Inasmuch  as  ye  have  done  it  unto  one  of  the  least  of 
these  My  brethren,  ye  have  done  it  unto  Me. 


IT  Where  there  is  an  existing  Board  of  Deacons  it  is  j)ro2)er  that  the 
Members  of  that  body  take  the  newly  ordained  Deacons  by  the 
hand,  saying  in  woi'ds  to  tliis  purpose : 

TyE  give  you  the  right  hand  of  fellowship,  to  take  part 
**    of  this  Office  with  us. 


THE  ORDINATION  OF  DEACONS.  95 

H  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

NOW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  do  exceedingly  abundantly 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power 
that  worketh  in  us;  unto  Him  be  glory  in  the  Church  by 
Christ  Jesus,  throughout  all  ages,  world  without  end. 
Amen. 

If  Where  Deacons  toho  have  already  been  ordained  are  to  be  in- 
stalled in  any  congregation,  The  Order  for  their  Installation 
may  follow  The  Order  for  the  Installation  of  Ruling  Elders  who 
have  been  previously  Ordained. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

LAYING   THE   CORNER-STONE   OF    A 
CHURCH. 

H  The  People,  being  assembled  at  the  place  where  the  church  is  to 
be  built,  shall  rise,  and  the  Minister  shall  read  the  foUou'ing 
Sentences  : 

/^UR  help  is  in  the  Name  of  the  Lord,  who  made  heaven 
^-^  and  earth. 

Except  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labour  in  vain 
that  build  it. 

U  Then  let  the  follouing  Psalm  (1  Chronicles  xxix.  10-18)  be  read 
res2)onsivelij  by  the  Minister  and  People,  all  standing,  ending 
U'ith  the  Gloria  Patri : 

"DLESSED  be  thou,  Lord  God  of  Israel  :  our  Father,  for 
-^  ever  and  ever. 

Thine,  O  Lord,  is  the  greatness,  and  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  and  the  victory,  and  the  majesty:  for  all  that  is  in 
the  heaven  and  in  the  earth  is  thine. 

Thine  is  the  kingdom,  0  Lord :  and  thou  art  exalted  as 
head  over  all. 

Both  riches  and  honour  come  of  thee  :  and  thou  reignest 
over  all. 

And  in  thine  hand  is  power  and  might :  and  in  thine 
hand  it  is  to  make  great,  and  to  give  strength  unto  all. 

Now  therefore,  our  God,  we  thank  thee :  and  praise  thy 
glorious  name. 

But  who  am  I,  and  what  is  my  people  :  that  we  should 
be  able  to  offer  so  willingly  after  this  sort? 

For  all  things  come  of  thee  :  and  of  thine  own  have  we 
given  thee. 

For  we  are  strangers  before  thee:  and  sojourners,  as  were 
all  our  fathers. 

Our  days  on  the  earth  are  as  a  shadow  :  and  there  is  none 
abiding. 


LAYING  THE  CORNER-STONE  OF  A  CHURCH.    97 

0  Lord,  our  God,  all  this  store  that  we  have  prepared  to 
build  thee  an  house  for  thy  holy  name  cometh  of  thine 
hand  :  and  is  all  thine  own. 

1  know  also,  my  God,  that  thou  triest  the  heart :  and 
hast  pleasure  in  uprightness. 

As  for  me,  in  the  uprightness  of  mine  heart  I  have  will- 
ingly offered  all  these  things:  and  now  have  I  seen  with 
joy  thy  people,  which  are  present  here,  to  offer  willingly 
unto  thee. 

O  Lord  God  of  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  of  Israel,  our 
fathers ;  keep  this  for  ever  in  the  imagination  of  the 
thoughts  of  the  heart  of  thy  people,  and  prepare  their 
heart  unto  thee. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be  : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

H  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 
Let  us  pray. 

"TilRECT  us,  O  Lord,  in  all  our  doings,  with  Thy  most 
-■-^  gracious  favour,  and  further  us  with  Thy  continual 
help ;  that  in  all  our  works  begun,  continued,  and  ended 
in  Thee,  we  may  glorify  Thy  holy  Name,  and  finally,  by 
Thy  mercy,  obtain  everlasting  life  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Then  shall  an  appro2^Hate  Hymn  be  simg,  all  standing ;  after 
which,  all,  still  standirxg,  shall  join  tvlth  the  Minister  in  their 
Confession  of  Faith. 

The  Creed. 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
^  and  earth  : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary, 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  [He  descended  into  hell  ;*]  The  third  day  He  rose 

*  Or,  He  continued  in  the  state  of  the  dead,  and  under  the  power 
of  death,  until  the  third  day. 


98    LAYING  THE  CORNER-STONE  OF  A  CHURCH. 

again  from  the  dead ;  He  ascended  into  heaven,  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  liand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty  ;  From 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  the  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  Holy  Catholic  Church ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  body;  and  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

H  Here  shall  folloiv  the  Laying  of  the  Stone.  After  such  docu- 
ments and  other  articles  as  are  to  be  preserved  have  been  de- 
posited, in  the  cavity  jyt'cpared  for  them,  the  Minister,  or  other 
Person  appointed  for  the  purjjose,  assisted  by  the  builder,  shall 
lay  the  Stone  in  its  place.  Then  the  Minister,  xdacing  his  hand 
on  it,  shall  say  : 

TN  the  Name  of  the  Father,  and  of  the  Son,  and  of  the 
-*■  Holy  Ghost,  we  lay  this  Corner-Stone  of  a  house  to  be 

erected  here  under  the  name  of Church,  and  devoted 

to  the  worship  of  Almighty  God. 

Behold,  I  lay  in  Zion  a  chief  corner-stone,  elect,  precious : 
and  he  that  believeth  on  Him  shallnot  be  confounded. 

Other  foundation  can  no  man  lay  than  that  is  laid  :  which 
is  Jesus  Christ. 

t  Then  shall  he  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

T  ORD  God,  who  art  the  Beginning  and  the  End,  by  whom 
^  all  things  were  created ;  Grant  us  the  fulness  of  Thy 
mercy,  and  establish  Thou  this  Stone  which  we  plant  in 
Thy  Name. 

Accept,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  humble  service  of  all  who 
contribute  of  their  substance  unto  this  building  ;  let  Thy 
blessing  rest  upon  them,  and  also  upon  those  who  labour 
in  erecting  it,  to  shield  them  from  all  accidents  and  dan- 
gers ;  and  grant  unto  them,  and  all  of  us  here  present,  Thy 
heavenly  grace,  that  our  gifts  and  all  our  service  may  be 
sanctified,  and  we  may  become  in  soul  and  body  living 
temples  of  the  Holy  Ghost.  All  which  we  ask  through  the 
abundant  merits  of  our  Lord  and  Saviour,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end,    Atnen. 


LAYING  THE  CORNER-STONE  OF  A  CHURCH.    99 

/"^UR  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
^-^  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts,  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation,  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  tlie  glory,  forever. 
Amen. 

1[  Here  may  be  given  an  Address.    After  ivhich,  if  so  approved, 
an  Offering  i?i  aid  of  the  building  fund  may  be  made. 

II  The7i  shall  be  sung  a  suitable  Hymn,  and  the  Minister  shall 
pronounce 

The  Benediction. 

T^HE  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
-^  and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 
Amen. 


THE  ORDER  FOR 

THE  DEDICATION   OF   A   CHURCH. 

U  Tlie  congregation  being  duly  assembled  shall  rise,  and  the  fol- 
lowing Psalm  shall  be  read  responsively  by  the  Minister  and 
the  People. 

U  Or,  if  so  desired,  the  Ministers  taking  j^drtin  the  Service  shall 
enter  at  the  door,  ivhere  they  shall  be  received  by  the  Trustees 
and  Elders,  and  proceed  tvith  them  up  the  aisle,  reciting  re- 
sponsively the  following  Psalm,  the  presiding  Minister  lead- 
ing : 

nnHE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof:  the 
-*-    world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein  ; 

For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas :  and  established  it 
upon  the  floods. 

Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord  :  or  who  shall 
stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

He  that  hath  clean  hands  and  a  pure  heart:  who  hath 
not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceitfully  ; 

He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord  :  and  right- 
eousness from  the  God  of  his  salvation  ; 

This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him  :  that  seek 
thy  face,  O  Jacob : 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates :  and  be  ye  lifted  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors :  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in  ; 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory  ? 

The  Lord  strong  and  mighty:  the  Lord  mighty  in  bat- 
tle. 

Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates:  even  lift  them  up,  ye 
everlasting  doors:  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in  ; 

Who  is  this  King  of  glory? 

The  Lord  of  hosts  :  he  is  the  King  of  glory. 

Gloiy  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be  : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


THE  DEDICATION   OF   A  CHURCH.  101 

1  Then  shall  be  sung  the  following  or  some  other  suitable  Hymn: 

A  LI^  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
-^  Sing  to  the  Lord  with  cheerful  voice ; 
Him  serve  with  fear,  His  praise  forth  tell ; 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

The  Lord  ye  know  is  God  indeed, 
Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make  ; 

We  are  His  folk.  He  doth  us  feed. 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 

O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 
Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto; 

Praise,  laud,  and  bless  His  Name  always, 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

For  why?    The  Lord  our  God  is  good 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood. 

And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure.     Amen. 


t  Then  shall  the  Minister  and  People  make  their  Confession  of 
Faith,  saying : 

T  BELIEVE  in  God  the  Father  Almighty,  Maker  of  heaven 
-*-  and  earth : 

And  in  Jesus  Christ  His  only  Son,  our  Lord ;  Who  was 
conceived  by  the  Holy  Ghost,  Born  of  the  Virgin  Mary ; 
Suffered  under  Pontius  Pilate,  Was  crucified,  dead,  and 
buried  ;  [He  descended  into  hell ;  *]  The  third  day  He  rose 
again  from  the  dead  ;  He  ascended  into  heaven.  And  sitteth 
on  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father  Almighty;  From 
thence  He  shall  come  to  judge  the  quick  and  tlie  dead. 

I  believe  in  the  Holy  Ghost ;  The  Holy  Catholic  Church ; 
The  Communion  of  Saints  ;  The  Forgiveness  of  sins  ;  The 
Resurrection  of  the  body ;  and  the  Life  everlasting.    Amen. 

*  Or,  He  continued  in  the  state  of  the  dead,  and  under  the  poiver 
of  death,  until  the  third  day. 


102         THE   DEDICATION   OF  A  CHURCH. 

H  The  People  being  seated,  the  presiding  Minister  shall  say, 

"PiEARLY  beloved  in  the  Lord  :  God  our  Heavenly  Father, 
■-^  having  in  His  grace,  which  is  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
brought  to  its  consummation,  our  work  of  preparing  for 
the  honour  of  His  holy  Name,  a  house  within  whose  walls 
His  Gospel  is  to  be  truly  preached,  His  Sacraments  are  to 
be  faithfully  administered,  and  prayer  and  praise  are  to  be 
offered  unto  Him,  we  are  now  gathered  in  His  Presence  for 
the  purpose  of  devoting  this  house,  by  a  solemn  act  of 
worship,  to  its  proper  and  sacred  use.  Let  us  therefore 
seek  His  blessing  on  this  Service. 

U  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

U  If  so  desired,  the  Pravkr  niay  be  in  the  form  following. 

f\  LORD  God,  almighty  and  most  merciful,  whom  the 
^  heaven,  even  the  heaven  of  heavens  cannot  contain, 
much  less  temples  built  with  hands,  but  who  also  dwellest 
with  men,  and  delightest  Thyself  in  the  assemblage  of  Thy 
people  ;  Cleanse  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  all  evil 
thought  and  desire,  and  vouchsafe  Thy  divine  Presence 
and  blessing,  that  both  those  things  may  please  Thee  which 
we  do  at  this  present,  and  also  that  we  may  at  length  ob- 
tain Thy  favour  with  life  everlasting  in  Thy  heavenly  king- 
dom ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

U  Here  let  the  Minister  and  the  People  say  together  the  Lord's 
Prayer; 

/^UR  Father  which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
"  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts.  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation.  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  forever. 
Amen. 

^  The  Scripture  shall  then  be  rend.  Proper  lessons  are:  from  the 
Old  Testament,  1  Kings  viii.  22-53,  atid  from  the  New  Tes- 
tament, 1  Corinthians  iii.,  Ephesians  ii.,  or  Revelation  xxi. 


THE   DEDICATION  OF  A  CHURCH.         103 

H  Then  shall  the  Minister  speak  these  Words  of  Dedication,  the 
People  standing,  and  joining  in  the  words  printed  in  Capitals. 

XTOLY,  Blessed,  and  Glorious  Trinity  :  three  Persons  and 
^^  one  God : 

To  Thee  we  dedicate  this  house. 

Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ :  Our  Father  which  art 
in  heaven: 

To  Thee  we  dedicate  this  house. 

Son  of  God,  the  Only  Begotten  of  the  Father,  Head  of  the 
Body,  which  is  the  Church  :  Head  over  all  things  to  the 
Church ;  Prophet,  Priest,  and  King  of  Thy  people  : 

To  Thee  we  dp:dicate  this  house. 

God  the  Holy  Ghost,  proceeding  from  the  Father  and  the 
Son :  given  to  be  our  abiding  Teacher,  Sanctifier,  and  Com- 
forter ;  Lord  and  Giver  of  Life  : 

To  Thee  we  dedicate  this  house. 

H  Then  shall  the  Minister  say, 

A  RISE,  O  Lord,  into  Thy  rest,  Thou  and  the  ark  of  Thy 

-^  strength.  Let  Thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteous- 
ness, and  let  Thy  people  shout  for  joy.  Put  Thy  Name  in 
this  place.  Let  Thine  eyes  be  opened  toward  it ;  and 
hearken  unto  the  supplications  of  Thy  people  when  they 
pray  in  this  place,  and  hear  Thou  in  heaven  Thy  dwelling 
place,  and  when  thou  hearest,  forgive.     Amen. 

H  Then  shall  the  appointed  Minister  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

H  And  the  Congregation,  reverently  bowing  down,  shall  follow  in 
their  hearts 

The  Prayer  of  Consecration. 

Q  ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  Thou  dwellest  not 
^  in  temples  made  with  hands,  neither  art  Thou  wor- 
shipped with  men's  hands,  as  though  Thou  neededst  any- 
thing, seeing  that  Thou  givest  to  all  life  and  breath  and  all 
things ;  when  we  bring  Thee  our  best,  we  serve  Thee  only 
with  what  is  Thine  own  ;  and  when  we  have  done  all,  we 
are  but  unprofitable  servants.  Yet  do  Thou,  O  Lord,  who 
delightest  Thyself  in  the  praises  of  the  Sanctuary,  accept 


104         THE  DEDICATION   OF  A  CHURCH. 


the  offering  of  this  house  which  Thy  people  have  builded 
to  the  glory  of  Thy  holy  Name.  We  consecrate  it  to  Thee, 
the  Father,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  to  be  henceforth 
the  House  of  God,  and  a  gate  of  heaven ;  we  set  it  apart 
from  all  common  and  worldly  uses,  for  a  temple  and  a  sanc- 
tuary, where  Thy  holy  Gospel  shall  be  preached  ;  where 
the  praj^ers  of  the  Church  shall  be  made  unto  Thee  without 
ceasing ;  where  Thy  high  praises  shall  be  devoutly  sung ; 
where  the  ordinances  of  Thy  Word  shall  be  duly  adminis- 
tered ;  to  which  Thy  people  shall  throng  with  cheerful 
steps.  How  amiable  are  Thy  tabernacles,  O  Lord  of  Hosts  ! 
I  was  glad  when  they  said  unto  me,  let  us  go  into  the 
House  of  the  Lord. 

When  Thy  holy  Word  is  preached  in  this  place  may  it 
be  spoken  in  the  demonstration  of  the  Spirit  and  with 
power ;  speak  Thou  comfortably  to  Thy  people,  O  Lord, 
through  the  lips  of  Thine  ambassadors,  and  let  Thy  Word 
be  as  the  fire,  and  as  the  hammer  to  hardened  hearts. 
When  Thy  holy  Sacraments  are  here  administered,  may 
those  spiritual  graces  which  the  outward  signs  do  repre- 
sent and  signify,  flow  into  the  hearts  of  Thy  servants;  so 
that  receiving  the  seal  of  Baptism,  they  shall  indeed  re- 
ceive the  renewing  of  the  Holy  Ghost ;  and  partaking  of 
the  Lord's  Table,  they  shall  indeed  feed  by  faith  on  the 
Body  and  Blood  of  Christ.  Here  let  God  be  worshipped  in 
spirit  and  in  truth,  and  let  not  our  Father's  house  be  made 
a  place  of  merchandise.  Here  when  Thy  people  come  to 
offer  their  gifts  upon  Thine  altar,  let  them  consider  Him, 
who  though  He  was  rich  for  our  sakes  became  poor,  that 
we  through  His  poverty  might  be  made  rich.  Let  the 
glory  of  the  Lord  fill  this  house,  and  the  Spirit  of  God  de- 
scend and  dwell  in  His  Church.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  declared  Thy 
■^  love  for  the  world  by  giving  Thine  only  begotten 
Son,  that  whosoever  belie veth  in  Him  should  not  perish 
but  have  everlasting  life  ;  Vouchsafe  to  Thy  Church  gifts 
of  spiritual  power,  to  the  hastening  in  all  the  world  of  Thy 
Kingdom  which  is  righteousness  and  peace  and  joy  in  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

Now  unto  the  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible,  the  only 
wise  God,  be  honour  and  glory  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


THE   DEDICATION  OF  A  CHURCH.  105 

H  //  it  be  the  ivill  of  the  congregation  to  make  an  Offering,  it  may 
be  received  here,  and  consecrated  with  Prayer. 

H  Then  a  Hymn  shall  be  sung. 

H  Then  shall  follow 

The  Sermon. 

If  A  Hymn  may  he  siaig  after  the  Sermon. 

U  Then  the  Minister  shall  say, 

Let  us  pray. 

^  If  so  desired,  the  Prayer  may  be  offered  in  the  form,  following  : 

"jl/TOST  glorious  God;  Accept  through  Thy  beloved  Son, 
-'-*-'-|our  thanksgivings  for  Thine  unspeakable  love  and 
goodness.  Thou  art  the  Father  of  mercies,  and  God  of  all 
consolation,  full  of  compassion,  forgiving  iniquity,  trans- 
gression, and  sin.  We  thank  Thee  that  Thou  hast  founded 
Thy  Church  upon  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus  Christ 
Himself  being  the  chief  Corner  Stone.  We  thank  Thee  that 
Thou  hast  committed  to  Thy  ministers  the  Word  of  recon- 
ciliation. Continue  Thy  loving-kindness  unto  us,  that  we 
may  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  Thee  all  our  days.  Guide  us  by 
Thy  counsel,  and  afterward  receive  us  to  Thy  glory ;  where, 
with  all  the  blessed  host  of  heaven,  we  may  behold,  adore, 
and  perfectly  and  joyfully  praise  Thee,  our  most  glorious 
Creator,  Redeemer,  and  Sanctifier,  for  ever  and  ever.   Amen. 

If  Or  this: 

r\  GOD,  whose  glory  is  great  in  all  Thy  churches,  and 
^-^  the  praises  of  whose  Name  resound  in  the  assemblies  of 
Thy  saints  ;  We,  Thy  servants,  would  humble  ourselves 
before  Thee,  and  worship  Thine  infinite  Majesty.  We 
celebrate  Thy  wisdom,  power,  and  goodness,  that  shine 
forth  in  the  works  of  creation  and  redemption  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  We  bless  Thee  for  all  temporal  and 
spiritual  good  that  we  continually  receive  at  Thy  bounti- 
ful hands.     But  more  especially,  with  all  Thy  people  as- 


106         THE  DEDICATION  OF  A  CHURCH. 

sembled  this  day,  we  praise  Thee  that  Thou  didst  send  into 
the  world  Thy  Son  to  save  us  ;  and  having  delivered  Him 
up  for  our  olfenses,  didst  raise  Him  again  for  our  justifica- 
tion ;  and  through  His  glorious  resurrection  hast  given  us 
the  blessed  hope  of  everlasting  life.  O  Lord,  may  these 
our  thanksgivings  come  up  with  acceptance  before  Thy 
throne.  Make  us  worthy  to  have  part  in  the  resurrection 
of  the  just,  and  the  glory  of  Thine  eternal  kingdom: 
whither  Jesus  the  Forerunner  hath  for  us  entered,  where 
now  He  lives  and  reigns,  and  is  worshipped  and  glorified; 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  One  God,  blessed  for  ever- 
more.    Amen 

U  The  People  remaining  in  the  j^osture  of  'proAjer,  the  Minister  shall 
pronounce 

The  Benediction, 

nnHE  grace  of  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  the  love  of  God, 
-^   and  the  communion  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  with  you  all. 

Amen.  ^ 


THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

IT  These  Prayers  may  be  used,  if  the  Minister  so  desires,  in  connec- 
tion with  the  Morning  Service,  and  the  Evening  Service. 
They  are  also  commended  to  Christians,  at  other  times,  for 
guidance  and  help  in  their  devotions ;  being  gathered  and  com- 
piled from  the  Holy  Scriptures,  from  the  records  of  the  early 
Church,  and  from  the  fathers  of  the  Reformed  Faith,  tvith  such 
additions  as  have  been  made  in  our  own  time  by  those  who  have 
prayed  and  laboiired  in  the  same  Spirit. 

I.     General  Prayers  for  Common  Worship. 

Adorations 109 

Thanksgivings 110 

Supplications 112 

Intercessions 113 

A  General  Confession  of  Sin .     .     .117 

II.     Prayers  for  Certain  Times  and  Seasons. 

New  Tear's  Day 117 

Good  Friday 118 

EoMer  Day 119 

Tlianksgimng  Day 120 

Advent 121 

Christmas  Day 122 

A  Day  of  Humiliation. 123 

A  Session  of  General  Assembly 123 

A  Meeting  of  Synod  or  Presbytery 124 

A  Session  of  Congress 125 

A  Session  of  the  Legislature 125 

A  Prayer  for  the  Army 126 

A  Prayer  for  the  Navy 126 

In  Time  of  Dearth  and  Famine 126 

In  Time  of  Pestilence 127 

After  a  Great  Disaster 127 

In  Time  of  Insurrections  and  Tumults 127 

In  Time  of  ^Var 128 

In  Time  of  Peace  Restored 128 

III.  Intercessions  for  Special  Objects  and  Persons. 
For  Our  Country 129 


108     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

For  Deliverance  from  National  Sins 130 

For  the  Church  and  Missions 130 

For  Evanqelistic  Work 133 

For  All  Who  Do  Good 133 

For  the  Kingdom  of  Ood  and  Universal  Peace      .     .     .  133 

For  the  To^mg 134 

For  Sunday -Schools 134 

For  Schools  and  Colleges 135 

For  a  Service  in  a  School  or  College 136 

For  All  Who  are  in  Trouble 136 

For  Kindred  and  Friends 137 

For  a  Sick  Person 138 

For  a  Sick  Child 139 

For  One  who  is  Near  to  Death 139 

For  One  Restored  from  Sickness 140 

For  One  Ooing  a  Journey 140 

For  a  Person  Going  to  Sea 140 

For  Our  Enemies 140 

For  Benefactors , 141 

For  Distant  Friends 141 

Thanksgiving  for  a  Prayer  Granted 142 

IV.    Brief  Petitions. 

For  the  Spirit  of  Prayer 142 

For  Penitence 143 

For  Forgiveness 143 

For  Faith 144 

For  Hojje 144 

For  Love 145 

For  Humility  and  Patience 145 

For  Perseverance 146 

For  Purity 146 

For  Temperance 147 

For  a  Heavenly  Mind 148 

For  Guidance 148 

For  Protection 149 

For  Anything  According  to  the  Will  of  God    ....  150 

For  Grace  to  Live 150 

For  Grace  to  Die 151 

V.     Ascriptions  of  Praise     .     .     .  151 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  109 

GENERAL  PRAYERS  FOR  COMMON  WORSHIP. 
Adorations. 


"PTERNAL  and  ever-blessed  God,  we  bow  down  before 
■^  Thy  divine  majesty,  adoring  Thee,  the  Lord  of  heaven 
and  earth,  of  whom  and  through  whom  and  to  whom  are 
all  things  ;  unto  whom  be  glory  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

IT. 

T  ORD  God  eternal;  sovereign  and  immutable;  holy,  just, 
-^  and  merciful ;  Maker  of  all  things  by  Thy  power  ; 
Ruler  of  all  things  in  Thy  wisdom  ;  We  adore  Thee  for 
the  wonders  of  the  heavens  and  the  earth;  for  the  goodness 
of  Thy  dealings  and  the  perfection  of  Thy  secret  counsels ; 
for  Thy  savin  glove  revealed  in  Jesus  Christ,  and  Thy  living 
presence  made  known  by  the  Holy  Spirit.  By  day  and 
night,  with  voice  and  heart,  praise  and  adoration  shall  be 
given  unto  Thee,  O  Lord  most  mighty  and  most  merciful, 
from  generation  unto  generation,  for  ever  and  ever.    Amen. 

III. 
TTOLY,  Holy,  Holy !  Lord  God  almight}^ ;  There  is  none 
-'--'-  like  unto  Thee,  who  hast  set  Thy  glory  above  the 
heavens.  Praise  waiteth  for  Thee  in  Zion,  and  unto  Thee 
shall  the  vow  be  performed.  Hearken  to  the  adoration  of 
Thy  people,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  let  the  words  of  our 
mouths  and  the  meditations  of  our  hearts  be  acceptable  in 
Thy  sight,  0  Lord  our  Strength  and  our  Redeemer.    Amen. 

IV. 

f\  GOD,  whose  being  and  perfections  are  infinite,  eternal, 
^-^  and  unchangeable,  the  same  yesterday,  to-day,  and  for 
ever:  Thou  art  glorious  in  holiness,  full  of  love  and  com- 
passion, abundant  in  grace  and  truth.  All  Thy  works 
praise  Thee  in  all  places  of  Thy  dominion  :  and  Thy  Son 
hath  glorified  Thee  upon  earth.  Therefore  we  bow  down 
and  adore  Thee,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  one  God, 
blessed  for  evermore.     Amen. 


110  THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 


f\  LORD,  Thou  art  our  God :  we  will  exalt  Thee,  we  will 
^  praise  Thy  Name:  for  Thou  hast  done  wonderful 
things.  By  the  stars  of  heaven  Thou  hast  spoken  :  and  in 
the  heart  of  man  Thy  voice  is  heard.  Through  Thy  Word 
Thou  hast  given  light ;  and  in  Thy  Son  the  brightness  of  Thy 
glory  is  revealed.  Lift  up  our  hearts  unto  Thee,  O  God, 
and  receive  our  adoration ;  through  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

Thanksgivings. 


A  LMIGHTY  God,  Father  of  all  mercies,  we.  Thine  un- 
-^  worthy  servants,  do  give  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty 
thanks  for  all  Thy  goodness  and  loving-kindness  to  us,  and 
to  all  men.  We  bless  Thee  for  our  creation,  preservation, 
and  all  the  blessings  of  this  life  ;  but  above  all,  for  Thine 
inestimable  love  in  the  redemption  of  the  world  by  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ ;  for  the  means  of  grace,  and  for  the  hope 
of  glory.  And,  we  beseech  Thee,  give  us  that  due  sense 
of  all  Thy  mercies,  that  our  hearts  may  be  unfeignedly 
thankful,  and  that  we  show  forth  Thy  praise,  not  only 
with  our  lips,  but  in  our  lives  ;  by  giving  up  ourselves  to 
Thy  service,  and  by  walking  before  Thee  in  holiness  and 
righteousness  all  our  days  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord, 
to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all  honour 
and  glory,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

II. 

r\  GOD,  by  whose  hand  all  living  things  were  made,  and 
^  by  whose  blessing  they  are  nourished  and  sustained  ; 
We  give  Thee  hearty  thanks  for  all  the  bounties  of  Thy 
providence,  wherewith  Thou  hast  enriched  our  life ;  and  we 
humbly  pray  that,  enjoying  Thy  gifts  in  contentment,  we 
may  be  enabled  by  Thy  grace  to  use  them  to  Thy  praise. 
Especially  we  thank  Thee  for  Thy  great  love  in  sending 
Thy  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the  world,  and  in  calling  us 
out  of  our  sins  into  fellowship  with  Him  :  and  we  beseech 
Thee  to  grant  us  always  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  through  whom 
we  may  grow  continually  in  thankfulness  toward  Thee,  as 
also  into  the  likeness  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  Ill 

in. 
A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  from  whom  com- 
-^^  eth  every  good  and  perfect  gift ;  We  give  Thee  praise 
and  hearty  thanks  for  all  Thy  mercies  : 

For  Thy  goodness  that  hath  created  us ;  Thy  bounty 
that  hath  sustained  us  ;  Thy  fatherly  discipline  that  hath 
chastened  and  corrected  us  ;  Thy  patience  that  hath  borne 
with  us  ;  Thy  love  that  hath  redeemed  us.  [Here  any 
.'Special  mercy  may  be  named.  ] 

Grant  unto  us  with  Thy  gifts  a  heart  to  love  Thee,  and 
enable  us  to  show  our  thankfulness  for  all  Thy  benefits  by 
giving  up  ourselves  to  Thy  service,  and  cheerfully  submit- 
ting in  all  things  to  Thy  blessed  will ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

IV. 

1\|0ST  heartily  do  we  thank  Thee,  O  Lord,  for  all  Thy 
^^  mercies  of  every  kind,  and  for  Thy  loving  care  over 
all  Thy  creatures.  We  bless  Thee  for  the  gift  of  life,  for 
Thy  protection  round  about  us,  for  Thy  guiding  hand 
upon  us,  and  for  the  many  tokens  of  Thy  love  within  us  ; 
especially  for  the  saving  knowledge  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our 
Redeemer;  and  for  the  living  presence  of  Thy  Spirit, 
our  Comforter.  We  thank  Thee  for  friendship  and  duty, 
for  good  hopes  and  precious  memories,  for  the  joys  that 
cheer  us  and  for  the  trials  that  teach  us  to  trust  in  Thee. 
In  all  these  things,  our  heavenly  Father,  make  us  wise 
unto  a  right  use  of  Thy  great  benefits ;  and  so  direct  us 
that  in  word  and  deed  we  may  render  an  acceptable 
thanksgiving  unto  Thee,  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
Atnen. 

V. 

IX/fOST  gracious  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  blessing  ;  Thou 
^^  hast  opened  Thy  hand  to  fill  us  with  all  good  things : 
Thou  dost  govern  us  as  a  King,  Thou  feedest  us  like  a 
shepherd,  Thou  keepest  us  beneath  the  shadow  of  Thy 
wings  in  safety,  Thou  providest  for  us  as  a  father,  Thou 
lovest  us  as  a  friend  and  thinkest  on  us  perpetually,  and 
art  exceeding  merciful  to  all  that  fear  Thee;  and  unto 
Thee,  O  Lord,  we  ascribe  the  praise  and  honour  of  our 
redemption : 


112     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

As  Thou  hast  opened  Thy  hand  upon  us  for  a  covering, 
so  also  enlarge  our  hearts  with  thankfulness  and  fill  our 
mouths  with  praise.  And  grant  that  what  Thou  hast  sown 
in  loving-kindness  may  spring  up  in  duty,  and  let  Thy 
grace  so  strengthen  our  purposes  that  we  may  sin  no  more, 
but  walk  in  the  paths  of  Thy  commandments  ;  that  we, 
living  here  in  the  light  of  Thy  favour,  may  at  last  enter 
into  the  glory  of  our  Lord,  and  give  eternal  praise  to  Thy 
exalted  and  ever  blessed  Name,     Ainen. 

Supplications. 


r\  GOD,  most  holy,  wise,  and  powerful  Preserver  and 
^  Governor  of  all  Thy  creatures  and  all  their  actions; 
Keep  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  in  health  of  body  and  sound- 
ness of  mind,  in  purity  of  heart  and  cheerfulness  of  spirit, 
in  contentment  with  our  lot  and  charity  with  our  neigh- 
bour; and  further  all  our  lawful  undertakings  with  Thy 
blessing.  In  our  labour  strengthen  us:  in  our  pleasure 
purify  us:  in  our  difficulties  direct  us:  in  our  perils  de- 
fend us:  in  our  troubles  comfort  us:  and  supply  all  our 
needs  according  to  the  riches  of  Thy  grace  in  Christ  Jesus 
our  Lord.     Amen. 

TI. 

T>ROVIDE  for  us,  0  most  merciful  Father,  both  now  and 
-^  in  the  days  to  come,  those  things  which  are  needful  for 
our  welfare  in  soul  and  body,  and  guide  us  by  Thy  Word 
and  Spirit,  in  the  way  of  a  willing  obedience  to  Thee. 
Teach  us  ever  to  look  unto  Thee  as  our  Master  and  Re- 
warder,  that  all  our  work  may  be  done  in  Thy  service  ;  re- 
plenish us  with  Thy  daily  gifts,  that  we  may  not  lack  any 
good  thing ;  and  keep  us  ever  in  a  humble  and  grateful 
mind,  that  we  may  live  peaceably  with  all  men,  and  praise 
Thee  by  well-doing,  according  to  the  commandment  of  our 
Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

III. 
f\  LORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  art  ever  ready  to 
^  give  good  things  to  them  that  ask  Thee ;  Hear  the  sup- 
plications of  Thy  children,  in  our  weakness  and  ignorance, 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  113 

aud  supply  all  our  needs,  in  body  and  in  soul,  according  to 
Thy  knowledge  of  our  necessities  and  the  fulness  of  Thy 
love.  Strengthen  us  to  keep  Thy  commandments  ;  deliver 
us  from  our  infirmities;  and  uphold  us  v^itli  Thy  free 
Spirit.  Enable  us  for  those  duties  which  Thou  hast  laid 
upon  us,  that  our  work  being  well  done,  we  may  enjoy  the 
fruit  of  our  labour,  in  a  good  conscience  and  a  contented 
mind.  And  so  direct  us  in  all  our  ways,  that  we  may  have 
the  light  of  Thy  Word  upon  our  path,  and  the  fellowship 
of  Thy  Spirit  in  our  hearts,  and  may  ever  continue  among 
the  faithful  followers  of  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

IV. 

f\  THOU  most  wise  and  ever-gracious  Lord,  the  Framer 
^  of  our  bodies  and  the  Father  of  our  spirits,  who  hast 
kept  our  souls  in  life  and  guided  our  feet  into  Thy  House 
of  Prayer :  We  pray  for  each  other,  all  for  each ,  that  Thou 
wouldest  bless  us  outwardly  in  our  bodies,  and  inwardly  in 
our  souls :  grant  us  good  success  in  all  our  labours,  and 
bring  us  to  Thine  everlasting  kingdom;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


r\  LORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  almighty  and  everlasting 
^-^  God,  who  hast  safely  brought  us  to  the  beginning  of 
this  day ;  Defend  us  in  the  same  with  Thy  mighty  power, 
and  grant  that  this  day  we  fall  into  no  sin,  neitlier  run  into 
any  kind  of  danger ;  but  that  all  our  doings,  being  ordered 
by  Thy  governance,  may  be  righteous  in  Thy  sight ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Intercessions. 
I. 
A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  taught  us  to  make  interces- 
■^^  sion  for  all  men  ;  We  pray  not  only  for  ourselves  here 
present,  but  we  beseech  Thee  also  to  bring  all  such  as  are 
yet  ignorant,  from  the  miserable  captivity  of  error  to  the 
pure  understanding  of  Thy  heavenly  truth :  that  we  all, 
with  one  consent  and  unity  of  mind,  may  worship  Thee, 
our  only  God  aud  Saviour  •  that  all  Thy  ministers  and 
people  may  both  in  their  life  and  doctrine  be  found  faith- 


114     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

fill :  and  that,  by  them,  all  poor  sheep  which  wander  and 
go  astray,  may  be  gathered  and  brought  home  to  Thy 
fold. 

Moreover,  because  the  reins  of  government  are  in  Thy 
hands,  we  beseech  Thee  to  direct  and  bless  all  who  are  in 
lawful  authority  ;  especially  Thy  servant,  the  President  of 
the  United  States,  and  all  others  to  whom  the  people  have 
entrusted  power,  together  with  the  whole  body  of  the  Com- 
monwealth: let  Thy  fatherly  favour  so  preserve  them,  and 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  so  govern  their  hearts,  that  religion  may 
be  purely  maintained,  and  our  land  may  abide  in  righteous- 
ness and  peace. 

Finally  we  beseech  Thee,  for  all  those  who  are  called  to 
bear  any  cross  or  tribulation ;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to 
sustain  them  with  the  sweet  comfort  of  Thy  Holy  Spirit, 
until  Thou  send  a  full  deliverance  out  of  all  their  troubles  ; 
so  that  through  their  patience  and  constancy  Thy  kingdom 
may  increase  and  shine  through  all  the  world.  And  these, 
with  all  other  mercies,  we  humbly  beg  of  Thee,  in  the 
Name  of  Jesus  Chrisc,  Thy  Son,  our  Lord.     Amen. 

II. 
f\  GOD,  the  Creator  and  Preserver  of  all  mankind,  we 
^  humbly  beseech  Thee  for  all  sorts  and  conditions  of 
men ;  that  Thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  make  Thy  ways 
known  unto  them,  Thy  saving  health  unto  all  nations. 
More  especially,  we  pray  for  Thy  holy  Church  universal ; 
that  it  may  be  so  guided  and  governed  by  Thy  good  Spirit, 
that  all  who  profess  and  call  themselves  Christians  may  be 
led  into  the  way  of  truth,  and  hold  the  faith  in  unity  of 
spirit,  in  the  bond  of  peace,  and  in  righteousness  of  life. 
Finally,  we  commend  to  Thy  fatherly  goodness  all  those 
who  are  any  ways  afflicted,  or  distressed,  in  mind,  body,  or 
estate  [and  especially  those  for  whom  our  prayers  are 
asked  at  this  time]  ;  that  it  may  please  Thee  to  comfort 
and  relieve  them,  according  to  their  several  necessities; 
giving  them  patience  under  their  sufferings,  and  a  happy 
issue  out  of  all  their  afflictions.  And  this  we  beg  for  Jesus 
Christ's  sake.     A^nen. 


GENERAL  PRAYERS.  115 


HI. 

r\  GOD,  who  art  the  Hope  of  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  ;  Re- 
^^  member  the  whole  creation,  pity  our  race,  and  save  the 
world  from  sin.  Protect  our  land  from  whatever  threatens 
her  welfare,  so  that  religion  and  virtue  may  flourish  more 
and  more.  Give  the  spirit  of  wisdom  and  godly  fear  to 
Thy  servant,  the  President  of  the  United  States,  and  all 
who  are  in  authority  over  us.  Give  humility  to  the  rich 
and  grace  to  use  their  riches  to  Thy  glory  :  bless  the  peo- 
ple in  their  callings  and  families,  and  be  Thou  a  refuge  to 
the  poor  in  their  distress.  Make  every  home  a  shelter  from 
temptation  and  a  nursery  of  noble  youth;  take  also  the 
homeless  beneath  Thy  protection.  Cleanse  and  sanctify 
the  Church  which  Thou  hast  loved ;  and  reveal  the  Spirit 
of  Thy  Son  through  the  life  and  service  of  Thy  people. 
Enlighten  all  who  are  perplexed  in  faith,  support  those 
who  are  tempted,  awaken  those  who  sleep,  comfort  the 
afflicted,  and  encourage  such  as  are  ready  to  faint.  En- 
compass with  Thy  favour  all  whose  lives  Thou  hast  bound 
up  with  our  own,  and,  if  there  be  any  who  do  us  wrong, 
remove  all  bitterness  from  our  hearts  while  we  pray  for 
Thy  blessing  upon  them.  Give  peace,  O  Lord,  in  our 
time,  and  unite  all  hearts  in  the  love  of  Thy  dear  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IV, 

Q  GOD,  who  art  mindful  of  Thy  children  everywhere; 
^^  Reveal  Thy  mercy  unto  all  men,  and  remember,  in  Thy 
great  good- will,  those  for  whom  we  now  make  intercession. 

Remember  Thy  Church  which  Thou  hast  purchased  of 
old.  Peace  be  within  her  walls,  and  prosperity  within  her 
palaces. 

Remember  Thy  mercy  and  Thy  truth  toward  the  house 
of  Israel ;  and  let  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  see  the  salvation 
of  our  God. 

Remember  our  Nation  which  Thou  hast  established ;  give 
wisdom  and  power  from  above  to  Thy  servants  on  whom 
Thou  hast  laid  the  burden  of  authority,  especially  the 
President  of  the  United  States  ;  and  bind  together  the 
whole  body  of  the  Commonwealth  in  the  unity  of  brother- 
hood. "^ 

Remember  all  the  persecuted  and  afflicted ;  speak  peace 


116  THE  TREASURY   OF   PRAYERS. 

to  troubled  hearts ;  strengthen  the  weak,  confirm  the 
strong;  instruct  the  ignorant,  deliver  the  oppressed,  relieve 
the  needy  that  hath  no  helper;  and  lead  us  all  by  the  v^-aters 
of  comfort,  and  in  the  ways  of  righteousness,  to  Thine  ever- 
lasting rest ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  lovest  all  that  Thou  hast  made ; 
-^  Show  Thy  mercy  unto  the  whole  world,  we  beseech 
Thee ;  and  bless  all  the  children  of  men  according  to  their 
manifold  necessities.  Enlighten  and  guide  the  ignorant; 
spare  the  wayward  and  rebellious,  and  restrain  them  from 
their  evil  ways;  strengthen  the  sons  of  labour  for  their  toil, 
and  help  the  sons  of  consolation  in  their  ministry  ;  deliver 
the  captives  and  all  folk  that  are  brought  low ;  and  make 
the  nations  of  the  earth  to  dwell  together  in  peace  and 
brotherhood. 

Endue  Thy  servant  our  Chief  Magistrate,  the  Governor 
of  this  State,  and  all  who  bear  authority  in  our  land,  with 
wisdom  and  ability,  and  enrich  the  whole  people  with  the 
spirit  of  justice  and  kindness,  that  our  country  may  be  a 
refuge  for  the  oppressed  and  a  fountain  of  good  for  all 
mankind. 

Purify  and  exalt  Thy  Church  throughout  the  world,  fill- 
ing all  who  call  upon  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ  with  His 
Spirit,  and  enabling  them  for  mightier  works  of  mercy  in 
His  Name  ;  that  the  power  of  faith  and  love  may  be  mani- 
fested in  the  Christian  life,  and  the  hearts  of  all  men  every- 
where may  be  drawn  to  Thy  dear  Son,  the  Light  of  the 
World.  And  grant,  O  most  merciful  Father,  for  His  sake, 
that  in  the  branch  of  Thy  Church  wherein  Thou  hast  joined 
us  unto  Him,  we  may  evermore  know  Him  truly,  love  Him 
entirely,  and  serve  Him  faithfully. 

Finally  we  beseech  Thee,  O  God,  be  very  gracious  unto 
all  who  stand  in  urgent  need  of  Thy  mercy,  [especially 
unto  those  for  whom  our  prayers  are  asked.]  Be  Thou 
the  Strength  of  the  weary,  the  Comfort  of  the  sorrowful, 
the  Friend  of  the  desolate,  the  Light  of  the  wandering,  the 
Hope  of  the  dying,  and  the  Saviour  of  the  lost,  for  Jesus' 
sake.     Amen. 


FOR  CERTAIN  TIMES  AND  SEASONS.      117 

A  General  Confession  op  Sins. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father ;  We  have  erred, 
-^  and  strayed  from  Thy  ways  like  lost  sheep.  We  have 
followed  too  much  the  devices  and  desires  of  our  own 
hearts.  We  have  offended  against  Thy  holy  laws.  We 
have  left  undone  those  things  which  we  ought  to  have 
done ;  And  we  have  done  those  things  which  we  ought  not 
to  have  done  ;  And  there  is  no  health  in  us.  But  Thou,  O 
Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us,  miserable  offenders.  Spare 
thou  those,  O  God,  who  confess  their  faults.  Restore  Thou 
those  who  are  penitent;  According  to  Thy  promises  de- 
clared unto  mankind  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.  And  grant, 
O  most  merciful  Father,  for  His  sake  ;  That  we  may  here- 
after live  a  godly,  righteous,  and  sober  life,  To  the  glory 
of  Thy  holy  Name.     Amen. 

PRAYERS  FOR   CERTAIN  TIMES  AND  SEASONS. 

New  Year's  Day. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  who  hast  con- 
-^  tinned  our  life  from  year  to  year ;  Grant  that  by  longer 
life  we  may  become  less  desirous  of  temporal  pleasures  and 
more  careful  of  eternal  happiness.  So  teach  us  to  number 
our  days  that  our  minds  may  be  more  withdrawn  from 
vanity  and  folly,  more  enlightened  with  the  knowledge  of 
Thy  will,  and  more  invigorated  with  power  to  obey  it.  O 
Lord,  calm  our  thoughts,  direct  our  desires,  and  fortify  our 
purposes,  that  we  may  walk  with  cheerful  confidence  in 
the  path  which  Thou  hast  appointed  for  us,  growing  wiser 
and  stronger  in  spirit  as  we  advance  in  years  ;  and  so  sup- 
port us  by  Thy  grace  that  we  may  live  in  Thy  favour  and 
die  in  Thy  peace  ;  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

f\  THOU  who  art  from  everlasting  to  everlasting,  with- 
^  out  beginning  or  end  of  days;  Replenish  us  with 
heavenly  grace,  at  the  beginning  of  this  year,  that  we  may 
be  enabled  to  accept  all  its  duties,  to  perform  all  its  labours, 
to  welcome  all  its  mercies,  to  meet  all  its  trials,  and  to  ad- 
vance thi-ough  all  it  holds  in  store  for  us,  with  cheerful 


118  THE  TREASURY   OF   PRAYERS. 

courage  and  a  constant  mind.  O  Lord,  suffer  us  not  to  be 
separated  from  Thee,  either  by  joy  or  sorrow,  or  any  sin 
or  weakness  of  our  own  ;  but  have  compassion  upon  us, 
and  forgive  us,  and  keep  us  in  the  strong  confidence  of 
Thine  eternal  love  in  Jesus  Christ:  that  as  Thou  hast  called 
us  to  immortality  through  Him,  so  we  may  pass  the  residue 
of  our  years  in  the  power  of  an  endless  life ;  and  to  Thy 
Name  shall  be  all  the  praise.     Amen. 

EVER-LIVING  God,  by  whose  mercy  we  have  come  to 
the  gateway  of  another  year  ;  Grant  that  we  may  enter 
it  with  humble  and  grateful  hearts  ;  and  confirm  our  reso- 
lution, we  beseech  Thee,  to  walk  more  closely  in  Thy  way, 
and  labour  more  faithfully  in  Thy  service,  according  to  the 
teaching  and  example  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord.  Let  not  the 
errors  and  offenses  of  the  past  cling  to  us,  but  pardon  us 
and  set  us  free,  that  with  a  purer  purpose  and  a  better 
hope,  we  may  renew  our  vows  in  Thy  Presence,  and  set 
forth  under  the  guidance  of  Thy  Spirit,  to  travel  in  that 
path  which  shineth  more  and  more  unto  the  perfect  day  of 
Thy  heavenly  kingdom.     Amen. 

Good  Friday. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  of  Thy  tender  love 
toward  mankind  hast  sent  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ,  to  take  upon  Him  our  flesh,  and  that  in  the  form  of 
a  servant,  and  to  suffer  death,  even  the  death  of  the  cross, 
for  our  redemption  ;  Mercifully  grant  that  this  mind  may 
be  in  us  which  was  also  in  Christ  Jesus,  that  we  may  both 
follow  the  example  of  His  humble  obedience  and  patient 
suffering,  and  also  be  made  partakers  of  His  glorious  resur- 
rection, to  live  with  Thee  for  ever.  Grant  this  for  the  sake 
of  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

OMOST  merciful  Father,  who  of  Thy  tender  compassion 
toward  us  guilty  sinners  didst  give  Thine  only-begot- 
ten Son  to  be  an  offering  for  our  sins ;  Grant  us  grace,  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  that  being  united  unto  Him  by 
Thy  Spirit,  and  made  partakers  of  His  sufferings  and  His 
death,  we  may  crucify  the  corrupt  inclinations  of  the  flesh, 
die  daily  unto  the  world,  and  lead  holy  and  unblamable 


FOR  CERTAIN  TIMES  AND  SEASONS.      119 

lives.  Cleaving  unto  His  cross  in  all  the  temptations  of 
life,  may  we  hold  fast  the  profession  of  our  faith  without 
wavering,  and  finally  attain  unto  the  resurrection  of  the 
just;  through  the  merits  of  this  same  once  crucified  but 
now  risen  and  exalted  Saviour,     Amen. 

T  ORD  Jesus  Christ,  Thou  holy  and  spotless  Lamb  of  God, 
-^  who  didst  take  upon  Thyself  our  sins,  and  bear  them 
in  Thy  body  on  the  cross ;  We  bless  Thee  for  all  the  bur- 
dens Thou  hast  borne,  for  all  the  tears  Thou  hast  wept, 
for  all  the  pains  Thou  hast  suffered,  for  all  the  words  of 
comfort  Thou  hast  spoken  from  the  cross,  for  all  Thy  con- 
flicts with  the  powers  of  darkness,  and  for  Thine  eternal 
victory  over  death  and  hell.  With  the  host  of  the  re- 
deemed, we  ascribe  unto  Thee  power  and  riches  and  wis- 
dom and  strength  and  honour  and  glory  and  blessing,  for 
ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

Easter  Day. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  brought  again  from  the  dead 
^^  our  Lord  Jesus,  the  glorious  Prince  of  salvation,  with 
everlasting  victory  over  hell  and  the  grave  ;  Grant  us  power, 
we  beseech  Thee,  to  rise  with  Him  to  newness  of  life,  that 
we  may  overcome  the  world  with  the  victory  of  faith,  and 
have  part  at  last  in  the  resurrection  of  the  just;  through 
the  merits  of  the  same  risen  Saviour,  who  liveth  and  reign- 
eth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  through  Thine  only-begotten  Son 
"^  Jesus  Christ  hast  overcome  death,  and  opened  unto 
us  the  gate  of  everlasting  life ;  We  humbly  beseech  Thee, 
that,  as  by  Thy  special  grace  preparing  us  Thou  dost  put 
into  our  minds  good  desires,  so  by  Thy  continual  help  we 
may  bring  the  same  to  good  effect ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Ghost,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.    Amen. 

f\  THOU  Son  of  God  and  Son  of  man,  who  by  Thy  vic- 
^^  tory  over  death  hast  brought  life  and  immortality  to 
light;  Raise  us,  by  faith  in  Thee,  from  the  grave  of  sin, 


120     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

and  deliver  us  from  the  mortal  darkness  of  unbelief :  that 
our  hearts  may  be  fortified  with  an  eternal  hope,  and  our 
affections  set  upon  the  things  which  are  above,  and  our 
spirits  clothed  at  last  with  a  celestial  body  :  in  the  likeness 
of  that  glory  wherein  Thou  art  exalted  for  evermore  at  the 
right  hand  of  the  Father.     Amen. 

OTHOU  God  and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  we 
render  Thee  most  humble  and  hearty  thanks,  that  when 
He  had  descended  into  the  grave.  Thou  didst  not  suffer 
Thy  Holy  One  to  see  corruption,  but  didst  show  unto  Him 
the  path  of  life,  and  raise  Him  from  the  dead,  and  set  Him 
at  Thine  own  right  hand  in  the  heavenly  places.  Grant 
us  grace,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  apprehend  with  true  faith 
the  glorious  mystery  of  our  Saviour's  resurrection,  and 
fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  a  lively  hope,  that  amid  all  the 
sorrows,  trials,  and  temptations  of  our  mortal  state,  and  in 
the  hour  of  death,  we  may  derive  strength  and  comfort 
from  this  sure  pledge  of  an  inheritance  incorruptible  and 
undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away.     Amen, 

Thanksgiving  Day. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  whose  mercies 
-^  are  without  number,  and  the  treasure  of  whose  good- 
ness is  infinite ;  "We  render  Thee  thanks  for  all  the  gifts 
Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us;  evermore  beseeching  Thy 
compassion ;  that  as  Thou  grantest  the  petitions  of  them 
that  faithfully  ask  Thee,  Thou  wilt  never  forsake  them, 
but  prepare  them  for  the  rewards  to  come,  in  Thy  ever- 
lasting kingdom;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

f'\  x\LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  blessed 
^  the  labours  of  the  husbandman,  and  given  unto  us  the 
fiuits  of  the  earth  in  their  season  ;  Grant  us  grace  to  use 
tlie  same  to  Thy  glory,  to  the  relief  of  those  that  are  needy, 
and  to  our  own  comfort ;  through  Jesus  Christ,  who  is  the 
Living  Bread  which  cometh  down  from  heaven  and  giveth 
life  unto  the  world;  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy 
Spirit,  be  all  honour  and  glory,  now  and  forever.     Amen. 


FOR  CERTAIN  TIMES  AND  SEASONS.      121 

11/IOST  high  and  mighty  Ruler  of  the  universe,  by  M^hom 
-^■*-  our  Nation  hath  been  established  in  freedom  and  pre- 
served in  union;  We  praise  Thee  for  Thy  favour  shown 
unto  our  fathers,  and  Thy  faithfulness  continued  unto 
their  children  :  for  the  rich  land  given  us  for  an  inheritance, 
and  the  great  power  entrusted  to  the  people  :  for  the  fidel- 
ity of  men  set  in  authority,  and  the  peace  maintained  by 
righteous  laws  :  for  protection  against  our  enemies,  and 
deliverance  from  inward  strife:  for  an  honourable  place 
among  the  nations,  and  the  promise  of  increasing  strength. 
Lord,  Thou  hast  not  dealt  so  with  any  people:  Keep  Thou 
the  Commonwealth  beneath  Thy  care,  and  guide  the  State 
according  to  Thy  will :  and  Thine  shall  be  the  glory  and 
the  praise  and  the  thanksgiving,  from  generation  to  gen- 
eration.    Amen. 

Advent. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  give  us  grace  that  we  may  cast  away 
-^  the  works  of  darkness,  and  put  upon  us  the  armour  of 
light,  now  in  the  time  of  this  mortal  life,  in  which  Thy 
Son  Jesus  Christ  came  to  visit  us  in  great  humility ;  that 
in  the  last  da}^,  when  He  shall  come  again  in  His  glorious 
majesty  to  judge  both  the  quick  and  dead,  we  may  rise  to 
the  life  immortal ;  through  Him  who  liveth  and  reigneth 
with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  now  and  ever.     Amen. 

r\  LORD  Jesiis  Christ,  who  at  Thy  first  coming  didst  send 
^  Thy  messenger  to  prepare  Thy  way  before  Thee ;  Grant 
that  the  ministers  and  stewards  of  Thy  mysteries  may  like- 
wise so  prepare  and  make  ready  Thy  way,  by  turning  the 
hearts  of  the  disobedient  to  the  wisdom  of  the  just,  that  at 
Thy  second  coming  to  judge  the  world  we  may  be  found 
an  acceptable  people  in  Thy  sight,  who  livest  and  reignest 
with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

f\  GOD,  who  dost  gladden  us  with  the  continual  looking 
^  for  of  our  redemption ;  Grant  that  Thy  only-begotten 
Son  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  whom  we  now  receive  as  our 
Redeemer,  we  may  one  day  in  safety  behold  coming  as  our 
Judge,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee,  in  the  unity  of 
the  Godhead,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


122     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  we  beseech  Thee,  grant  unto  Thy 
-^  people  grace  that  they  may  wait  with  vigilance  for  the 
advent  of  Thy  Son  our  Lord,  that  when  He  shall  arise 
from  Thy  right  hand  to  visit  the  earth  in  righteousness  and 
Thy  people  with  salvation,  He  may  not  find  us  sleeping 
in  sin,  but  diligent  in  Thy  service,  and  rejoicing  in  Thy 
praises,  that  so  we  may  enter  in  with  Him  unto  the  mar- 
riage of  the  Lamb ;  through  His  merits,  who  liveth  and 
reigneth  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  ever  one  God, 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


Christmas  Day. 

"PATHER  in  heaven,  whose  mercy  we  praise  in  the 
-*-  yearly  remembrance  of  the  birth  of  Thy  beloved  Son, 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  ;  Grant  that  as  we  welcome  our  Re- 
deemer, His  presence  may  shed  abroad,  in  our  hearts  and 
in  our  homes,  the  light  of  heavenly  peace  and  joy.  Make 
known  \mto  all  men,  by  Thy  Word  and  Spirit,  the  Gospel 
of  His  blessed  incarnation,  whereby  Thou  hast  clearly  re- 
vealed Thy  love  for  the  world.  And  help  us  so  to  cele- 
brate this  day,  in  humility  and  gratitude,  in  unselfish  love 
and  cheerful  service,  that  our  keeping  of  Christmas  may 
be  a  blessing  to  our  souls,  a  memorial  of  Christ,  a  benefit 
to  our  fellowmen,  and  a  thanksgiving  unto  Thee  for  Thine 
unspeakable  gift  of  the  Saviour.     Amen. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  by  the  birth  of  Thy  Holy  One 
^  into  the  world  didst  give  Thy  true  light  to  dawn  upon 
our  darkness  ;  Grant  that  as  Thou  hast  given  us  to  believe 
in  the  mystery  of  His  incarnation,  and  hast  made  us  par- 
takers of  the  divine  nature,  so  in  the  world  to  come  we  may 
ever  abide  with  Him,  in  the  glory  of  His  kingdom ;  through 
the  same  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  given  us  Thy  only-begotten 
Son  to  take  our  nature  upon  Him,  and  as  at  this  time 
to  be  born  of  a  pure  virgin ;  Grant  that  we,  being  regener- 
ate, and  made  Thy  chirdren  by  adoption  and  grace,  may 
daily  be  renewed  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit;  through  the  same 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  who  liveth  and  reigneth  with  Thee 
and  the  Spirit,  ever  one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 


FOR  CERTAIN  TIMES   AND  SEASONS.      123 

A  Day  of  Humiliation. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  desirest  not  the  death  but  the 
^  life  of  sinners ;  Despise  not  Thy  people  returning  unto 
Thee  in  their  affliction,  but  for  the  glory  of  Thy  Name  be 
pleased  to  hear  and  succour  us;  that  the  hearts  of  men  may 
know  that  these  scourges  proceed  from  Thy  justice  and 
cease  by  Thy  mercy;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

f\  MOST  mighty  God,  King  of  kings  and  Lord  of  lords, 
^  without  whose  care  the  watchman  waketh  but  in  vain ; 
We  implore,  in  this  our  time  of  need,  Thy  succour  and 
blessing  in  behalf  of  our  rulers  and  magistrates,  and  of  all 
the  people  of  this  land.  Remember  not  our  many  and 
great  transgressions  ;  turn  from  us  the  judgments  which 
we  feel,  and  the  yet  greater  judgments  which  we  fear;  and 
give  us  wisdom  to  discern,  and  faithfulness  to  do,  and  pa- 
tience to  endure,  whatsoever  shall  be  well-pleasing  in  Thy 
sight;  that  so  Thy  chastenings  may  yield  the  peaceful 
fruits  of  righteousness,  and  that  at  the  last,  we  may  rejoice 
in  Thy  salvation ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  forgivest  the  iniquities  of  Thy 
^^  people,  and  healest  all  their  diseases  ;  who  hast  pro- 
mised to  heal  us  in  Thy  Son's  Name,  and  hast  sent  Him 
to  bear  our  burdens ;  Look  down  upon  us.  Thine  unworthy 
servants,  who  humble  ourselves  before  Thee  and  acknow- 
ledge that  we  have  justly  provoked  Thine  anger.  We  be- 
seech Thee  to  have  mercy  upon  us,  and  to  forgive  us; 
and  of  Thy  loving-kindness  to  remove  this  [7ie?'e  lei  the 
national  affliction  be  named'],  the  judgment  of  Thy  hand, 
with  which  Thou  hast  visited  us;  and  this  we  ask  for  the 
honour  of  Thy  great  Name  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

A  Session  op  the  General  Assembly. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  by  Thy  Holy  Spirit  dost  inhabit 
-^  the  whole  company  of  the  faithful;  Graciously  regard, 
we  beseech  Thee,  Thy  servants  gathered  before  Thee  at 
this  time,  in  the  General  Assembly  and  chief  council  of 
this  Church.     Shed  down  upon  them  heavenly  wisdom  and 


124     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

grace;  enlighten  them  with  true  knowledge  of  Thy  Word  ; 
inspire  them  with  a  pure  zeal  for  Thy  glory;  and  so  order 
all  tJieir  doings  through  Thy  good  Spirit  that  unity  and 
peace  may  prevail  among  them  ;  that  truth  and  righteous- 
ness may  flow  forth  from  them  ;  and  that,  by  their  endeav- 
ours, all  Thy  ministers  and  congregations  may  be  established 
and  comforted,  Thy  Gospel  everywhere  purely  preached 
and  truly  followed,  Thy  kingdom  among  men  extended 
and  strengthened,  and  the  whole  body  of  Thine  elect  people 
grow  up  into  Him  who  is  Head  over  all  things  to  the 
Church,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  and  everiasting  God,  who  by  Thy  Holy 
-^  Spirit  didst  enlighten  the  minds  of  Thy  servants  the 
Apostles  and  Elders,  met  together  at  Jerusalem  to  take 
counsel  for  the  peace  and  unity  of  Thy  Church,  and  hast 
promised  by  Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  to  be  with  Thy  faith- 
ful ministers  to  the  end  of  the  world ;  Grant  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  the  same  enlightening  and  life-giving  Spirit,  that 
those  things  which  seem  good  unto  the  Holy  Ghost  may 
also  seem  good  unto  us.  Let  brotherly  love  continue,  and 
in  lowliness  of  mind  let  each  esteem  other  better  than  him- 
self; save  us  from  all  uncharitable  judging  and  rash  speak- 
ing. Let  the  peace  of  God  rule  in  our  hearts,  and  the  law 
of  kindness  dwell  upon  our  lips;  and  of  Thy  great  mercy 
vouchsafe,  we  beseech  Thee,  so  to  direct,  sanctify,  and 
govern  us  in  all  our  doings,  by  the  indwelling  of  Thy  good 
Spirit,  that  the  Gospel  of  Christ  may  be  truly  preached, 
devoutly  received,  and  heartily  obeyed,  in  all  places,  to  the 
breaking  down  of  the  kingdom  of  sin  and  Satan  ;  till  at 
length  the  whole  flock  of  Thy  dispersed  sheep  being 
gathered  into  Thy  fold,  under  the  one  Bishop  and  Shep- 
herd of  our  souls,  shall  become  partakers  of  everlasting  life, 
through  the  merits  and  mediation  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord ;  to  whom  be  glory  in  the  Church,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

A  Meeting  op  Synod  or  Presbytery. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  through  the  Apostles  of  Thy  Son 
-^  Jesus  Christ  didst  order  the  governance  of  Thy  flock, 
causing  Elders  to  be  ordained  in  every  church,   both  to 


FOR  CERTAIN  TIMES  AND  SEASONS.      125 

teach  and  to  rule,  send  now  Thy  blessing  upon  [the  Synod, 

or  Presbytery,  of ]  assembled  in  Thy  Name.     Grant 

unto  Thy  servants  the  spirit  of  power,  and  of  love,  and  of 
a  sound  mind,  that  loe  ma}'"  be  wise  in  council  and  diligent 
in  service,  faithful  stewards  of  the  things  belonging  to  Thy 
kingdom,  and  worthy  successors  of  the  Apostles  whom  our 
Lord  sent  forth  to  testify  of  Him.  Direct  and  govern  us 
by  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  preserving  us  from  hasty  judgment 
and  vain  dispute,  inspiring  us  with  hearty  love  and  true 
devotion,  and  guiding  us  both  to  devise  and  do  those  things 
which  shall  be  for  the  glory  of  Christ's  Name,  for  the  wel- 
fare of  His  Church,  for  the  peace  of  all  believers,  for  the 
spread  of  the  Gospel,  and  for  the  good  of  the  whole  world. 
Amen. 

A  Session  of  Congress. 

"j\/rOST  gracious  God,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  as  for 
^^  the  people  of  this  Nation  in  general,  so  especially  for 
their  Senate  and  Representatives  in  Congress  assembled ; 
That  Thou  wouldest  be  pleased  to  direct  and  prosper  all 
their  consultations,  to  the  advancement  of  Thy  glory,  the 
good  of  Thy  Church,  the  safety,  honour,  and  welfare  of 
the  people  ;  that  all  things  may  be  so  ordered  and  settled 
by  their  endeavours,  upon  the  best  and  surest  foundations, 
that  peace  and  happiness,  truth  and  justice,  virtue  and 
piety,  may  be  established  among  us.  These  and  all  other 
necessaries,  for  them,  for  us,  and  Thy  whole  Church,  we 
humbly  beg  in  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ,  our  most  blessed 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

A  Session  of  the  Legislature. 

C\  THOU  who  rulest  in  equity  and  declarest  righteous 
^  judgment ;  Send  down  upon  the  Legislature  of  this 
State,  [here]  lawfully  convened,  the  spirit  of  concord,  pu- 
rity, and  justice,  that  all  false  counsels  and  evil  influences 
may  be  absent  from  the  assembly,  and  that  the  servants  of 
the"^  people  may  be  directed  in  wisdom  and  integrity,  ac- 
cording to  Thy  laws.  So  guide  and  prosper  with  Thy 
blessing  whatsoever  may  be  devised  and  enacted,  that  it 
may  redound  to  the  honour  and  welfare  of  this  Cominon- 
wealth,  to  the  peace  and  prosperity  of  the  whole  Union, 
and  to  the  glory  of  Thy  Name,     Amen. 


126  THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

A  Daily  Prayer  for  the  Army. 

r\  LORD  God,  high  and  mighty,  who  doest  Thy  will  in 
^^  the  army  of  heaven  and  amongst  the  inhabitants  of  the 
earth  ;  Stretch  forth  the  shield  of  Thy  most  merciful  pro- 
tection over  us  Thy  servants,  and  the  Army  [or  Regiment] 
in  which  we  serve.  Lead  and  guide  us  evermore  by  the 
counsel  of  Thy  goodness;  strengthen  and  defend  us  with 
Thy  might ;  that  we  may  steadfastly  continue  an  honour 
and  bulwark  of  our  land,  a  terror  to  evil-doers,  and  a  sure 
defense  against  every  enemy  ;  and  finally,  having  quitted 
ourselves  like  men,  and  as  good  soldiers  of  the  Lord  Jesus, 
may  we  enter  into  Thy  eternal  glory  ;  through  Him  who  is 
our  only  Deliverer  and  the  Captain  of  our  salvation,  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Daily  Prayer  for  the  Navy. 

Q  ETERNAL  Lord  God,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the 
^^  heavens  and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea,  and  hast  com 
passed  tlie  waters  with  bounds  until  day  and  night  come 
to  an  end  ;  Be  pleased  to  receive  into  Thy  almighty  and 
most  gracious  protection  the  persons  of  us  Thy  servants, 
and  the  Fleet  [«9r  Ship]  in  which  we  serve.  Preserve  us 
from  the  dangers  of  the  deep  and  from  the  violence  of  ene- 
mies ;  that  we  may  be  a  safeguard  unto  our  countiy,  and  a 
security  for  such  as  do  business  in  the  might}^  waters  :  that 
the  inhabitants  of  our  land  may  have  peace  and  freedom  to 
serve  Thee  ;  and  that  in  due  season  we  may  return  to  our 
homes,  with  a  thankful  remembrance  of  Thy  mercies  ;  and, 
finall3^  having  passed  the  sea  of  this  troublous  life,  may 
enter  the  haven  of  eternal  rest ;  through  Him,  who  is  our 
only  Refuge  and  Saviour,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

In  Time  op  Dearth  and  Famine. 

f\  GOD,  heavenly  Father,  whose  gift  it  is  that  the  rain 
^^  doth  fall,  and  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase  ;  Be- 
hold, we  beseech  Thee,  the  afflictions  of  Thy  people  ;  in- 
crease che  fruits  of  the  earth  by  Thy  heavenly  benediction  ; 
and  grant  that  the  scarcity  and  dearth  which  we  now 
suffer,  may  through  Thy  goodness  be  mercifully  turned 


FOR  CERTAIN  TIMES  AND   SEASONS.      127 

into  plenty;  that  we,  receiving  Thy  bountiful  liberality, 
may  use  the  same  to  Thy  glory,  the  relief  of  those  that  are 
needy,  and  our  own  comfort ;  for  the  love  of  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord,  to  whom,  with  Thee  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  all 
honour  and  glory,  now  and  for  ever.     Amen. 

In  Time  of  Pestilence. 

XTOLY  and  mighty  Lord,  who  didst  turn  back  the  angel 
-■-*  of  the  plague  from  the  dwellings  of  Thy  people ;  We 
beseech  Thee  to  hear  our  cry  for  those  who  are  suffering 
and  dying,  [here,  if  any  place  he  specially  afflicted,  let  it  he 
named,']  under  the  visitation  of  disease.  Mercifully  bless 
the  means  which  are  used  to  stay  the  spread  of  sickness, 
strengthen  those  who  labour  to  heal  and  comfort  the  af- 
flicted, support  those  who  are  in  pain  and  distress,  speedily 
restore  those  who  have  been  brought  low,  and  unto  all  who 
are  beyond  healing,  grant  Thy  heavenly  consolation  and 
Thy  saving  grace ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

After  a  Great  Disaster. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  art  a  very  present  help  in  time  of 
-^  trouble ;  Let  not  the  heart  of  Thy  people  fail  when 
fear  cometh,  but  do  Thou  sustain  and  comfort  them  until 
these  calamities  be  overpast :  and  since  Thou  knowest  the 
cause  and  reason  why  this  grievous  disaster,  [of  fire,  flood, 
earthquake,  shipwreck,  or  other  trouble,]  hath  fallen  upon 
men,  so  do  Thou  heal  the  hurt  and  wounded,  console  the 
bereaved  and  afflicted,  protect  the  innocent  and  helpless, 
and  deliver  any  who  are  still  in  peril,  for  Thy  great  mer- 
cy's sake.     Amen. 

In  Time  of  Insurrections  and  Tumults. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  Lord  God,  who  alone  riddest  away  ty- 
^^  rants  by  Thine  everlasting  determination,  and  stillest 
the  noise  and  tumult  of  the  people  ;  Stir  up  Thy  great 
strength,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  come  and  help  us  ;  scatter 
the  counsels  of  them  that  secretly  devise  mischief,  and 
bring  the  dealings  of  the  violent  to  naught ;  cast  down  the 
unjust  from  high  places,  and  cause  the  unruly  to  cease 


128     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

from  troubliug;  allay  all  envious  and  malicious  passions, 
and  subdue  the  haters  and  the  evil-doers  ;  that  our  land 
may  have  rest  before  Thee,  and  that  all  the  people  may 
praise  Thee,  our  Help  and  our  Shield,  both  now  and  ever- 
more.    Amen. 

In  Time  op  War. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  God,  supreme  Ruler  and  Governor  of  all 
^^  things,  who  art  a  strong  tower  of  defense  to  them  that 
fear  Thee,  and  whose  power  no  creature  is  able  to  resist ; 
Unto  Thee  do  we  cry  in  the  hour  of  our  country's  need. 
To  Thee  it  belongeth  justly  to  punish  sinners  and  to  be 
merciful  to  those  who  repent.  Save  and  deliver  us,  we 
humbly  beseech  Thee,  from  the  hands  of  our  enemies ; 
abate  their  pride,  assuage  their  malice,  and  confound  their 
devices ;  that  we,  being  armed  with  Thy  defense,  may  be 
preserved  evermore  from  all  perils,  to  glorify  Thee,  who 
art  the  only  Giver  of  all  victory;  through  the  merits  of 
Thy  Son  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  LORD  God  of  infinite  mercy,  we  humbly  beseech  Thee 
^-^  to  look  down  upon  the  nations  now  engaged  in  war. 
Reckon  not  against  Thy  people  their  many  iniquities,  for 
from  the  lusts  of  our  own  hearts  come  wars  and  fightings 
amongst  us.  Look  in  mercy  on  those  immediately  exposed 
to  peril,  conflict,  sickness,  and  death :  comfort  the  pris- 
oners, relieve  the  sufferings  of  the  wounded,  and  show 
mercy  to  the  dying.  Remove  in  Thy  good  providence  all 
causes  and  occasions  of  war ;  dispose  the  hearts  of  those 
engaged  therein  to  moderation ;  and  of  Thy  great  goodness 
restore  peace  among  the  nations;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

In  Time  of  Peace  Restored. 

r\  ETERNAL  God,  our  heavenly  Father,  who  alone 
^-^  makest  men  to  be  of  one  mind,  and  stillest  the  outrage 
of  a  violent  and  unruly  people  ;  We  bless  Thy  holy  Name 
that  it  hath  pleased  Thee  to  appease  the  tumults  which 
have  been  lately  raised  up  among  us ;  most  humbly  beseech- 
ing Thee  to  grant  to  all  of  us  grace,  that  we  may  hence- 


SPECIAL  INTERCESSIONS.  129 

forth  obediently  walk  in  Thy  holy  commandments ;  and, 
leading  a  quiet  and  peaceable  life  in  all  godliness  and  hon- 
esty, may  continually  offer  unto  Thee  our  sacrifice  of 
praise  and  thanksgiving  for  these  Thy  mercies  towai'd  us  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  makest  wars  to 
^^  cease  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth;  We  praise  and  mag 
nify  that  great  mercy,  whereby  Thou  hast  not  only  freed 
our  borders  from  every  enemy,  and  given  us  rest  and 
quietness,  but  out  of  Thine  abundant  goodness  art  shed- 
ding down  the  same  blessed  tranquillity  upon  the  nations 
round  about  us  ;  and  we  humbly  beseech  Thee,  that,  being 
subdued  by  Thy  truth,  they  may  evermore  dwell  together 
in  love  as  one  family  of  mankind;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Amen. 


INTERCESSIONS   FOR   SPECIAL   OBJECTS  AND 
PERSONS. 

For  Our  Country. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  King  of  kings,  and  Lord  of  lords, 
-^  from  whom  proceed  all  power  and  dominion  in  heaven 
and  earth ;  Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  to  look  with 
favour  upon  Thy  servants,  the  President  of  the  United 
States,  the  Governor  of  this  State,  and  all  others  in  author- 
ity. Imbue  them  with  the  spirit  of  wisdom,  goodness,  and 
truth ;  and  so  rule  their  hearts,  and  bless  their  endeavours, 
that  law  and  order,  justice  and  peace  may  everywhere  pre- 
vail. Preserve  us  from  public  calamities  ;  from  pestilence 
and  famine ;  from  war,  privy  conspiracy,  and  rebellion ; 
but  especially  from  national  sins  and  corruption.  Make 
us  strong  and  great  in  the  fear  of  God,  and  in  the  love  of 
righteousness  ;  so  that  being  blessed  of  Thee,  we  may  be- 
come a  blessing  to  all  nations,  to  the  praise  of  the  glory  of 
Thy  grace;  through  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

r\  MOST  powerful  Lord  God,  blessed  and  only  Potentate, 
^-^  who  hast  granted  unto  our  country  liberty,  and  estab- 
lished our  Nation  in  righteousness  by  the  people's  will: 
Guide  and  direct  the  multitudes  whom  Thou  hast  ordained 


130     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

in  power,  by  Thy  pure  wisdom  and  Thy  just  laws  ;  that 
their  counsels  may  be  filled  with  knowledge  and  equity, 
and  the  whole  estate  of  the  Commonwealth  be  preserved 
in  peace,  unity,  strength,  and  honour  :  And  take  under  Thy 
governance  and  protection,  Thy  servants,  the  President, 
the  Governor  of  this  State,  the  lawgivers,  the  judges,  the 
counsellors,  the  magistrates,  and  all  who  are  entrusted 
with  authority;  so  defending  them  from  all  evil  and  en- 
riching them  with  all  needed  good,  that  the  people  may 
prosper  in  freedom  beneath  an  equal  law,  and  our  Nation 
may  magnify  Thy  Name  in  all  the  earth ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     A7nen: 

For  Deliverance  from  National  Sins. 

T  ORD  God  Almighty,  defend  our  land,  we  beseech  Thee, 
-^  from  the  secret  power  and  the  open  shame  of  great 
national  sins.  From  all  dishonesty  and  civic  corruption  ; 
from  all  vainglory  and  selfish  luxury  ;  from  all  cruelty 
and  the  spirit  of  violence;  from  covetousness  which  is 
idolatry  ;  from  impurity  which  defiles  the  temple  of  the 
Holy  Spirit ;  and  from  intemperance  which  is  the  mother 
of  many  crimes  and  sorrows;  good  Lord,  deliver  and  save 
us,  and  our  children,  and  our  children's  children,  in  the 
land  which  Thou  hast  blessed  wntli  the  light  of  pure  reli- 
gion; through  Jesus  Christ,  our  only  Saviour  and  King. 
Amen. 

For  the  Church  and  Missions. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hast  revealed 
"^  Thy  glory,  by  Christ,  among  all  nations  ;  Preserve 
the  w^orks  of  Thy  mercy;  that  Thy  Church,  which  is 
spread  throughout  the  world,  may  persevere  with  stead- 
fast faith  in  the  confession  of  Thy  Name ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  hast  built  Thy  Church  upon 
^-^  the  foundation  of  the  Apostles  and  Prophets,  Jesus 
Christ  Himself  being  the  chief  Corner  Stone :  Grant  that  by 
the  operation  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  all  Christians  may  be  so 
joined  together  in  unity  of  Spirit,  and  in  the  bond  of  peace, 
that  they  may  be  an  holy  temple  acceptable  unto  Thee. 


SPECIAL  INTERCESSIONS.  131 

And  especially  to  this  congregation  present  give  the  abun- 
dance of  Thy  grace,  that  with  one  heart  they  may  desire 
the  prosperity  of  Thy  holy  universal  Church,  and  with  one 
mouth  may  profess  the  faith  once  delivered  to  the  saints. 
Defend  them  from  the  sins  of  false  doctrine  and  the  spirit 
of  strife  ;  let  not  the  foot  of  pride  come  nigh  to  hurt  them, 
nor  the  hand  of  the  ungodly  to  cast  them  down.  And 
grant  that  the  course  of  this  world  may  be  so  peaceably 
ordered  by  Thy  governance,  that  Thy  Church  may  joyfully 
serve  Thee  in  all  godly  quietness  :  that  so  they  may  walk 
in  the  ways  of  truth  and  peace,  and  at  last  be  numbered 
with  Thy  saints  in  glory  everlasting  ;  through  Thy  merits, 
O  blessed  Jesus,  Thou  gracious  Bishop  and  Shepherd  of 
our  souls,  who  art,  with  the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost, 
one  God,  world  without  end.     Amen. 

f\  THOU  who  hast  founded  a  Church  for  Thyself,  and 
^-^  hast  promised  to  dwell  in  it  for  ever ;  Enlighten  and 
sanctify  it,  we  beseech  Thee,  by  Thy  Word  and  Spirit ; 
endue  all  pastors  and  ministers  with  Thy  grace,  that  they 
may  with  joy  and  assurance  guard  and  feed  Thy  sheep, 
looking  to  the  great  Bishop  and  Shepherd  of  souls.  Bless 
all  who  serve  Thee  in  the  rule  of  Thy  Church  ;  in  the  care 
of  Thy  poor ;  in  the  ministry  of  Thy  praise  ;  and  in  the 
teaching  of  the  young.  Strengthen  them  in  their  labours ; 
give  them  courage  to  witness  a  good  confession  ;  and  cause 
Thy  Church  to  increase  more  and  more,  that  every  knee 
may  bow  before  Thee,  and  every  tongue  confess  that  Jesus 
Christ  is  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  the  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  our  only 
^^  Saviour,  the  Prince  of  Peace ;  give  us  grace  seriously 
to  lay  to  heart  the  great  dangers  we  are  in  by  our  unhappy 
divisions.  Take  away  all  hatred  and  prejudice,  and  what- 
soever else  may  hinder  us  from  godly  union  and  concord ; 
that,  as  there  is  but  one  body,  and  one  Spirit,  and  one  hope 
of  our  calling,  one  Lord,  one  faith,  one  baptism,  one  God 
and  Father  of  us  all,  so  we  may  be  all  of  one  heart  and  of 
one  soul,  united  in  one  holy  bond  of  truth  and  peace,  of 
faith  and  charity,  and  may  with  one  mind  and  one  mouth 
glorify  Thee;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


132     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

f\  LORD,  who  didst  coDie  to  seek  and  to  save  the  lost 
^  and  to  whom  all  power  is  given  in  heaven  and  in  earth ; 
Hear  the  prayers  of  Thy  Church  for  those  who,  at  Thy 
command,  go  forth  to  preach  the  Gospel  to  every  creature. 
Preserve  them  from  all  dangers ;  from  perils  by  land  and 
perils  by  water  ;  from  the  deadly  pestilence  ;  from  the 
violence  of  the  persecutor;  from  doubt  and  impatience; 
from  discouragement  and  discord  ;  and  from  all  the  devices 
of  the  powers  of  darkness.  While  they  plant  and  water,  O 
Lord,  send  Thou  the  increase  ;  gather  in  the  multitude  of 
the  heathen  ;  and  convert  in  Christian  lands  such  as  neglect 
Thy  great  salvation ;  that  Thy  Name  may  be  glorified,  and 
Thy  kingdom  come,  O  Saviour  of  the  world ;  to  whom,  with 
the  Father  and  the  Holy  Ghost,  be  honour  and  glory,  world 
without  end.     Amen. 

d'\  GOD,  who  hast  made  of  one  blood  all  nations  of  men  for 
^-^  to  dwell  on  the  face  of  the  whole  earth,  and  didst  send 
Thy  blessed  Son  to  preach  peace  to  them  that  are  far  off 
and  to  them  that  are  nigh;  Grant  that  all  men  everywhere 
may  seek  after  Thee  and  find  Thee.  Bring  the  nations 
into  Thy  fold,  and  add  the  heathen  to  Thine  inheritance. 
And  we  pray  Thee  shortly  to  accomplish  the  number  of 
Thine  elect,  and  to  hasten  Thy  kingdom ;  through  the  same 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

"INTERNAL  Father,  who  art  loving  unto  every  man, 
■^  and  hast  given  Thy  Son  to  be  the  Saviour  of  the 
world  ;  Grant  that  the  pure  light  of  His  Gospel  may  over- 
come the  darkness  of  idolatry  in  every  land,  and  that  all 
Thy  lost  children,  dwelling  in  far  countries,  may  be 
brought  home  to  Thee.  Revive  the  spirit  of  missions  in 
Thy  Church,  that  all  Thy  people  may  earnestly  desire  the 
conversion  of  mankind  ;  and  so  quicken  our  hearts,  that 
there  may  be  a  larger  outpouring  of  prayer  and  gifts  and 
personal  service,  to  advance  the  world-wide  triumph  of 
Thy  kingdom.  Protect  the  messengers  of  the  Gospel  amid 
all  perils  ;  guide  them  through  all  perplexities;  give  them 
wisdom,  strength,  and  courage  to  make  known  by  word 
and  life  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus ;  prosper  all  that  they 
do,  in  His  blessed  Name,  to  serve  the  bodies  and  the  souls 
of  men ;  and  hasten,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  promised  day, 


SPECIAL  INTERCESSIONS.  133 

when  at  the  Name  of  Jesus  every  knee  shall  bow,  and 
every  tongue  confess  that  He  is  Lord,  to  the  glory  of  God 
the  Father.     Amen. 

For  Evangelistic  Work. 

TNCREASE,  O  God,  the  faith  and  the  zeal  of  all  Thy 
-^  people,  that  they  may  more  earnestly  desire,  and  more 
diligently  seek,  the  salvation  of  their  fellow-men,  through 
the  message  of  Thy  love  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Send 
forth  a  mighty  call  unto  Thy  servants  to  preach  Thy  Word, 
and  multiply  the  number  of  those  who  labour  in  the  Gos- 
pel ;  granting  unto  them  a  heart  of  love,  sincerity  of 
speech,  and  the  power  of  the  Holy  Ghost,  that  they  may 
be  able  to  persuade  men  to  forsake  sin  and  turn  unto  Thee. 
And  so  bless  and  favour  the  work  of  Thine  evangelists, 
that  multitudes  may  be  brought  from  the  kingdom  of  evil 
into  the  kingdom  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Ame7i. 

For  All  who  do  Good  to  their  Fellow-Men. 

{\  GOD,  who  hast  given  unto  Thy  servants  diversities  of 
^^  gifts  by  the  same  Spirit,  and  hast  taught  us  by  Thy 
holy  apostle  that  all  our  doings  without  charity  are  no- 
thing worth  ;  Be  pleased  to  bless  and  prosper  all  who  love 
and  serve  their  fellow-men  with  a  pure  heart  fervently, 
remembering  the  poor,  healing  the  sick,  comforting  the 
sorrowful,  teaching  the  ignorant,  and  lifting  up  the  af- 
flicted ;  let  their  prayers  and  alms  come  up  for  a  memorial 
before  Thee;  and  reward  them  plentifully  with  peace; 
through  the  merits  of  Jesus  Christ  our  only  Saviour.    Amen. 

For  the  Coming   of  God's  Kingdom  and  Universal 

Peace. 

f\  THOU  King  eternal,  immortal,  invisible.  Thou  only 
^  wise  God  our  Saviour ;  Hasten,  we  beseech  Thee,  the 
coming  of  Thy  kingdom  upon  earth,  and  draw^  tlie  whole 
world  of  mankind  into  willing  obedience  to  Thy  blessed 
reign.  Overcome  all  the  enemies  of  Christ,  and  bring 
low  every  power  that  is  exalted  against  Him.     Cast  out 


134     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

all  the  evil  things  which  cause  wars  and  fightings  among 
us,  and  let  Thy  Spirit  rule  the  hearts  of  men  in  righteous- 
ness and  love.  Restore  the  desolations  of  former  days;  re- 
joice the  wilderness  with  beauty;  and  make  glad  the  city 
with  Thy  law.  Establish  every  work  that  is  founded  on 
truth  and  equity,  and  fulfil  all  the  good  hopes  and  desires 
of  Thy  people.  Manifest  Thy  will,  Almighty  Father,  in 
the  brotherhood  of  man,  and  bring  in  universal  peace; 
through  the  victory  of  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  the  Young. 

"PTERNAL  Father,  who  out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  and 
^  sucklings  hast  ordained  strength  ;  Reveal  Thyself  unto 
our  children,  we  beseech  Thee,  and  grant  them  an  entrance 
into  Thy  heavenly  kingdom  ;  that,  being  born  again  of  the 
Spirit  and  taught  by  the  Lord  Jesus,  they  may  grow  up 
before  Thee  in  purity  of  heart  and  iunocency  of  life,  until 
they  come  unto  the  measure  of  the  stature  of  the  fulness  of 
Christ.     Amen. 

For  Sunday-Schools. 

r\  GOD,  our  Father,  in  whose  image  all  the  children  of 
^-^  men  are  made  ;  Most  heartily  we  beseech  Thee  to  bless 
the  Sunday-schools  of  the  Church,  that  the  young  may  be 
instructed  in  Thy  Word,  and  that  Thy  likeness  may  be  re- 
newed in  their  hearts,  through  the  knowledge  of  Thy  dear 
Son,  our  Lord.  Open  the  Holy  Scripture,  both  to  those 
who  teach  and  to  those  who  learn,  that  the  difficulties  of 
the  letter  may  not  hide  the  light  of  the  Spirit.  Make  all 
the  scholars  ready  to  be  taught  and  willing  to  obey,  that 
they  may  find  joy  and  peace  in  the  way  of  Thy  command- 
ments. Enrich  the  teachers  with  patient  faithfulness  and 
loving  wisdom,  and  send  out  more  labourers  into  this  part 
of  Thy  vinej^ard,  that  the  young  and  tender  plants  may  be 
nourished  and  trained  to  bring  forth  fruit  unto  everlasting 
life.  Finally  we  beseech  Thee,  O  most  merciful  Father,  for 
all  Thy  little  children  who  dwell  in  darkness  and  in  the 
shadow  of  the  evil  that  is  in  the  world  ;  that  it  maj^  please 
Thee  to  have  pity  on  them,  and  to  gather  them,  by  the 
kindly  hand  of  Thy  true  servants,  into  the  light  of  the 


SPECIAL  INTERCESSIONS.  135 

Christian  fold,  that  they  may  sit  at  the  feet  of  Jesus  and 
learn  of  Him.  So  let  Thy  truth  be  manifest  from  generation 
to  generation,  and  the  whole  family  of  mankind  rejoice  to- 
gether in  Thy  mercy  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  the  Saviour  of 
the  world.     Amen. 

For  Schools  and  Colleges. 

T^HOU  only  wise  God,  our  Saviour,  with  whom  are  all 
-■-  the  treasures  of  heavenly  understanding ;  Illuminate  all 
schools  aud  colleges  and  universities  with  the  light  that 
Cometh  from  above ;  that  those  who  teach  may  be  taught 
of  Thee,  and  those  who  learn  may  be  led  by  Thy  Spirit ; 
and  grant  that  by  the  increase  of  knowledge  Thy  truth 
may  be  confirmed,  and  Thy  glory  manifested ;  through 
Jesus  Christ,  Thy  Living  Word.     Amen. 

r\  FATHER  of  Lights  and  Fountain  of  all  knowledge  ; 
^^  Bless,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  teachers  and  institutions  of 
learaing,  and  grant  that  from  them  the  light  of  truth  may 
shine  with  growing  brightness  on  all  men,  so  that  wisdom 
and  knowledge  may  be  the  stability  of  our  times,  in  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  whose  Son  came  into 
-^^  the  world  to  destroy  the  power  of  darkness,  and  make 
us  the  children  of  light ;  Illumine  our  minds,  we  beseech 
Thee,  with  the  full  and  abiding  knowledge  of  Christ  and 
His  Gospel.  Send  Thy  favour  upon  all  efforts  to  train  the 
young  in  intelligence,  virtue,  and  piety.  Bless  all  schools 
and  colleges  of  sound  learning  and  Christian  education, 
and  make  them  instruments  in  Thy  hand  of  great  good  to 
the  world.  Endue  the  officers  and  teachers  with  a  true 
sense  of  their  high  stewardship,  aud  enlarge  the  hearts  of 
the  people  to  a  loyal  support  of  good  institutions  of  learn- 
ing, where  the  precepts  of  the  Gospel  are  honoured  as  the 
supreme  wisdom. 

Enlighten  the  minds,  purify  the  hearts  and  lives  of  the 
students,  so  that  they  may  go  forth  a  noble  host,  made 
ready  and  consecrated  for  large  and  fruitful  work.  Bless 
everywhere  those  who  are  striving  for  a  Christian  educa- 
tion amid  the  hindrances  of  poverty  and  friendlessness ;  and 


136     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

raise  up  friends,  and  strengthen  wise  agencies,  to  prosper 
tlieir  endeavours.  Pour  out  Thy  Spirit  from  on  high,  and 
sanctify  all  minds  and  hearts  for  Thine  acceptable  service 
here  and  Thy  blessed  kingdom  hereafter.  All  which  we 
ask  in  the  Name  of  Him  who  is  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and 
the  Life,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  Prater  for  a  Service  in  a  School  or  College. 

OLORD  our  Heavenly  Father,  by  whose  Spirit  man  is 
taught  knowledge,  who  givest  wisdom  to  all  that  ask 
Thee ;  Grant  Thy  blessing,  we  beseech  Thee,  to  all  who 
serve  Thee  here,  w^hether  as  teachers  or  learners,  and  help 
us  in  the  w^ork  which  Thou  hast  given  us  to  do.  Enable 
us  to  labour  diligently  and  faithfully,  not  with  eye-service, 
but  in  singleness  of  heart,  remembering  that  without  Thee 
w^e  can  do  nothing,  and  that  in  Thy  fear  is  the  beginning 
of  wisdom.  May  we  set  Thy  holy  will  ever  before  us,  and 
do  that  which  is  well-pleasing  in  Thy  sight,  that  so  our 
w^ork  here  may  count  for  good  to  others,  both  now  and  in 
the  days  to  come.  Open  Thou  our  eyes  to  know  Thy  mar- 
vellous works,  to  search  our  own  spirits,  and  to  under- 
stand the  wondrous  things  of  Thy  law.  Of  Thy  great 
goodness  pour  into  our  hearts  the  excellent  gift  of  charity, 
and  grant  that  in  meekness  and  truth  and  purity  we  may 
glorify  Thee,  the  Father  of  lights,  in  the  spirit  of  Thy 
dear  Son,  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Amen. 

For  All  who  are  in  Trouble. 

OGOD,  remember  in  Thy  mercy  the  poor  and  needy,  the 
widow  and  the  fatherless,  the  stranger  and  the  friend- 
less, the  sick  and  the  dying  [and  any  such  known  to  our- 
selves, whom  we  name  in  our  hearts  before  Thee] :  relieve 
their  needs,  sanctify  their  sufferings,  strengthen  their  weak- 
ness: and  in  due  time  bring  them  out  of  bondage  into  the 
glorious  liberty  of  the  sons  of  God.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  the  Comfort  of  the 
^^  sad,  the  Strength  of  sufferers ;  Let  the  prayers  of  those 
that  cry  out  of  any  tribulation  come  unto  Thee  ;  that  all 
may  rejoice  to  find  Thy  mercy  present  with  them  in  their 
afflictions ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


SPECIAL  INTERCESSIONS.  137 

rjOD  of  all  comfort,  we  commend  to  Thy  mercy  all  those 
^^  upon  whom  any  cross  or  tribulation  is  laid ;  the  nations 
who  are  afflicted  with  famine,  pestilence,  or  war;  those  of 
our  brethren  who  suffer  persecution  for  the  sake  of  the 
Gospel;  all  such  as  are  in  danger  by  sea  or  land,  and  all 
persons  oppressed  with  poverty,  sickness,  or  any  infirmity 
of  body  or  sorrow  of  mind.  We  pray  particularly  for  the 
sick  and  afflicted  members  of  this  church,  and  for  those 
who  desire  to  be  remembered  in  our  prayers  [and  for  any 
such  known  to  ourselves,  whom  we  name  in  our  hearts 
before  Thee].  May  it  please  Thee  to  show  them  Thy 
fatherly  kindness,  chastening  them  for  their  good:  that 
their  hearts  may  turn  unto  Thee,  and  receive  perfect  con- 
solation, and  deliverance  from  all  their  troubles,  for  Christ's 
sake.     A  men. 

T>E  merciful,  O  God,  unto  all  who  need  Thy  mercy,  and 
-^  let  the  Angel  of  Thy  Presence  save  the  afflicted :  Be 
Thou  the  Strength  of  the  weary,  the  Comfort  of  the  sor- 
rowful, the  Friend  of  the  desolate,  the  Light  of  the  wan- 
dering, the  Hope  of  the  dying,  the  Saviour  of  the  lost,  for 
Jesus'  sake.     Amen. 

T^E  remember  before  Thee,  O  Lord,  our  brethren  who 
''  are  tried  with  sickness:  entreating  Thee  to  increase 
their  faith  and  patience,  to  restore  them  to  health,  if  it  be 
Thy  will,  and  to  give  them  a  happy  issue  out  of  all  their 
troubles.  Have  pity  on  all  widows  and  orphans ;  succour 
all  who  are  in  danger  by  sea  and  land,  all  prisoners  and 
captives,  and  all  who  are  oppressed  with  labour  and  toil. 
Have  mercy  on  those  who  are  tempted,  and  on  those  who 
are  in  darkness  and  perplexity,  and  strengthen  them  with 
Thy  Holy  Spirit.  Be  present  with  those  who  are  dying, 
and  grant  that  they  may  depart  in  peace,  fearing  no  evtl, 
and  live  before  Thee  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom;  through 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Kindred  and  Friends. 

f\  LORD,  our  heavenly  Father,  bless  and  keep,  we  pray 
^  Thee,  our  kindred,  friends,  and  benefactors,  and  gra- 
ciously watch  between  them  and  us  while  we  are  absent 


138     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

one  from  another,  that  in  due  time  we  may  meet  again  to 
praise  Thee,  and  hereafter  dwell  together  in  heavenly  man- 
sions ;  through  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  THOU  who  art  the  God  of  all  the  families  of  the  earth  ; 
^-^  We  beseech  Thee  to  bless  all  our  friends  and  kindred, 
and  to  grant  that  we  may  ever  be  knit  together  in  the 
bonds  of  mutual  love,  and,  above  all,  that  we  may  be  mem- 
bers together  of  the  mystical  body  of  Christ.     Amen. 

/^  GOD,  who  by  the  grace  of  the  Holy  Ghost  hast  poured 
^  the  gifts  of  love  into  the  hearts  of  Thy  faithful  people  ; 
Grant  unto  our  friends  and  kindred,  for  whom  we  implore 
Thy  mercy,  health  of  body  and  soul ;  that  they  may  love 
Thee  with  all  their  strength,  and  with  perfect  affection 
fulfil  Thy  pleasure  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  we  commend  to  Thee  our  families  and 
-^-^  our  children.  Dwell  in  our  homes,  we  beseech  Thee; 
protect  our  dwellings  from  all  evil,  both  outwardly  and 
inwardly,  and  fill  them  with  peace  and  holiness.  We  pra}'- 
for  all  who  are  dear  to  us,  that  they  maj^  be  delivered  from 
all  the  dangers  of  this  present  life,  and  kept  by  Thy  grace 
unto  salvation.  And  O,  most  loving  Father,  we  remember 
with  undying  affection  those  whom  death  has  taken,  and 
who  sleep  in  Jesus.  United  in  one  household  of  faith  and 
love,  may  we  live  in  the  blessed  hope,  that  when  the  day 
dawns  and  the  shadows  flee  away,  we  shall  meet  with  them 
and  all  Thy  redeemed,  in  Thy  presence,  where  there  is  ful- 
ness of  joy  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Sick  Person. 

r\  LORD  our  God,  who  art  the  Physician  of  our  souls  and 
^^  of  our  bodies;  who  chastenest  and  again  Thou  healest; 
We  beseech  Thee  mercifully  to  regard  Thy  servant,  [N. ,] 
for  whom  we  pray  that  Ms  life  may  be  spared,  and  his 
strength  restored.  O  Thou,  who  didst  give  Thy  Son  to 
bear  our  sicknesses  and  carry  our  sorrows ;  for  His  sake 
deal  compassionately  with  this  Thy  servant,  and  send  upon 
him  Thy  healing  power  and  virtue,  both  in  his  body  and 
in  his  soul  and  spirit.     Into  Thy  hands  we  commit  him; 


SPECIAL  INTERCESSIONS.  139 


unto  Thy  gracious  mercy  and  protection  we  commend  him, 
as  unto  a  faithful  and  merciful  Saviour,     Amen. 

lyrOST  wise  and  loving  Father,  look  down  from  heaven, 
^^^  behold,  visit,  and  relieve  this  Thy  servant.  Look 
upon  Jiim  with  the  eyes  of  Thy  mercy,  give  him  comfort 
and  sure  confidence  in  Thee,  defend  him  from  the  danger 
of  the  enemy,  and  keep  him  in  perpetual  peace  and  safety  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Sick  Ceqld. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  God,  our  Father  in  heaven,  have  pity 
^^  upon  the  young  child,  [N,,]  now  lying  upon  the  bed 
of  sickness.  Spare  the  life  which  Thou  hast  given,  and 
relieve  the  pains  of  the  helpless :  direct  the  ministry  of 
healing  for  his  recovery,  and  revive  his  spirit,  that  the 
frailty  of  the  body  may  pass  away :  renew  his  strength 
both  inwardly  and  outwardly,  and  grant  unto  him  many 
years  on  earth,  to  serve  Thee  faithfully  by  doing  good  in 
his  generation.  Nevertheless,  O  Father,  whatsoever  Thy 
will  may  be  concerning  this  child,  we  know  that  h£  is  in 
Thy  keeping,  and  we  pray  that  his  soul  may  be  Thine, 
for  ever  and  ever,  in  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  One  Who  is  near  to  Death. 

INTERNAL  God,  to  whom  belong  the  issues  of  life  and 
-^^  death  ;  We  implore  Thy  mercy  for  Thy  servant,  [N.,] 
whose  time  of  departure  seemeth  to  be  near  at  hand.  With 
Thee  there  is  nothing  impossible,  and  Thou  canst  raise  him 
up  even  yet,  and  prolong  his  earthly  pilgrimage,  if  it  be 
Thy  will :  but  if  not,  O  God,  be  gracious  unto  him,  and 
prepare  his  heart  to  return  to  Thee.  Give  unto  him  sincere 
repentance,  true  faith,  abundant  forgiveness,  and  a  hea- 
venly hope;  suffer  him  not,  in  the  last  hour,  for  any  pain 
or  fear  of  death,  to  fall  away  from  Thee;  but  let  Thine 
everlasting  arms  be  underneath  him,  and  grant  hiin  a  peace- 
ful departure,  and  a  happy  entrance  into  eternal  rest; 
through  the  merits  and  intercession  of  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 


140  THE  TREASURY  OF  PRA1T:RS. 

For  One  Restored  from  Sickness. 

{~\  GOD,  who  art  the  Giver  of  life,  of  health,  and  of 
^^  safety;  We  bless  Thy  Name,  that  Thou  hast  been 
pleased  to  deliver  from  his  bodily  sickness  Thy  servant, 
who  now  desireth  to  return  thanks  unto  Thee,  in  the  pre- 
sence of  Thy  people.  Gracious  art  Thou,  O  Lord,  and  full 
of  compassion  to  the  children  of  men.  May  his  heart  be 
duly  impressed  with  a  sense  of  Thy  merciful  goodness, 
and  may  lie  devote  the  residue  of  7ns  days  to  an  humble, 
holy,  and  obedient  walking  before  Thee;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Oke  Going  a  Journey. 

T  ORD  God  omnipotent,  who  reignest  in  the  heavens  and 
-"-^  on  the  earth ;  We  implore  Thy  guidance  and  protection 
for  Thy  servant,  [N.,]  now  setting  forth  upon  his  journey. 
Against  all  perils  be  Thou  his  strong  defense,  and  in  far 
regions  be  Thou  his  faithful  friend ;  keep  hiin  in  health  and 
heart;  prosper  the  ends  of  his  adventure,  and  make  the 
way  of  his  going  and  of  his  returning  both  safe  and  happy ; 
and  so  direct  the  steps  of  all  Thy  pilgrims  through  this 
world,  that  we  shall  finally  arrive  in  the  better  country, 
even  the  heavenly,  with  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  a  Person,  or  Persons,  Going  to  Sea. 

r\  ETERNAL  Lord  God,  who  alone  spreadest  out  the 
^^  heavens,  and  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea;  We  com- 
mend to  Thy  almighty  protection  Thy  servant,  for  whose 
preservation  on  the  great  deep  our  prayers  are  desired. 
Guard  hrm,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  dangers  of  the  sea, 
from  sickness,  from  the  violence  of  enemies,  from  every 
evil;  and  conduct  him  in  safety  to  the  haven  where  he 
would  be,  with  a  grateful  sense  of  Thy  mercies ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Our  Enemies. 

T  ORD  Jesus  Christ,  who  hast  commanded  us  not  to  re- 
-^  turn  evil  for  evil,  but  to  pray  for  those  w^ho  hate  us ; 


SPECIAL  INTERCESSIONS.  141 

Enable  us  by  Thy  blessed  example  and  Thy  loving  Spirit, 
to  offer  a  true  prayer  for  all  our  enemies,  [and  especially 
for  those  persons  known  to  Thee,  who  have  wrought  us 
harm.]  If  in  anything  we  have  given  just  cause  of  offense, 
teach  us  to  feel,  and  to  confess,  and  to  amend  our  fault, 
that  a  way  of  reconciliation  may  be  found.  Let  not  their 
anger  burn  against  us,  but  deliver  them  and  us  from  the 
power  of  hatred,  so  that  we  may  be  as  ready  to  grant  for- 
giveness as  they  to  ask  it,  and  the  peace  of  God  may  rule 
in  all  our  hearts,  both  now  and  evermore.     Amen. 

Fob  Benefactors. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  by  whose  good  Spirit  the  minds  of 
-^  men  are  inclined  to  deeds  of  love  and  kindness ;  We 
thank  Thee  for  all  the  help  and  comfort  which  we  have 
received  from  friends  and  benefactors,  [and  especially  from 
those  whose  bounty  we  now  remember  and  record.]  As 
they  have  been  mindful  of  us,  so  be  Thou  ever  mindful  of 
them :  as  they  have  freely  given,  so  may  they  freely  re- 
ceive at  Thy  hands  abundant  mercies  and  blessings.  Do 
Thou  have  regard  unto  all  their  necessities,  and  reward  all 
their  good  deeds,  that  in  this  life  the  comfort  of  grateful 
thoughts  may  follow  them,  and  in  the  life  to  come  Thy 
love  may  welcome  them  to  an  everlasting  habitation; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Distant  Friends. 

r\UR  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  bestowed  upon  us  the 
^  dear  comfort  of  earthly  friends;  Look  down  in  mercy 
upon  those  whom  we  love,  and  who  love  us,  while  they 
are  far  away,  [and  especially  upon  those  for  whom  we  ask 
Thy  favour.]  Protect  and  keep  them  from  all  danger  in 
body  and  in  soul :  prosper  and  bless  them  in  all  things 
good  :  suffer  them  never  to  be  lonely,  desolate,  or  afraid  : 
let  no  shadow  come  between  them  and  us  to  divide  our 
hearts  :  but  in  Thine  own  good  time  may  we  renew  sweet 
fellowship  together  on  earth,  and  at  last  be  united  in  the 
felicity  of  heaven ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


142  THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

A  Thanksgiving  for  a  Prayer  Granted. 

/^UR  heavenly  Father,  who  hast  mercifully  inclined 
^^  Thine  ear  unto  our  supplications,  and  granted  our 
heart's  desire  in  [Jiere  let  the  special  mercy  be  named]  ;  Let 
this  new  proof  and  token  of  Thy  favour,  we  beseech  Thee, 
more  closely  bind  our  hearts  to  Thee  in  grateful  love  ;  that 
the  blessing  which  Thou  hast  bestowed  may  never  be 
turned  from  the  good  purpose  of  Thy  giving;  that  the 
lives  to  which  Thou  hast  been  gracious  may  be  consecrated 
to  Thy  glory  ;  and  that  our  thankfulness  may  not  be  in 
word  only,  but  in  deed  and  in  truth;  through  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


BRIEF  PETITIONS. 

For  the  Spirit  of  Prater. 

r\  LORD  our  God,  who  alone  foreseest  and  bestowest 
^  things  needful  for  our  salvation ;  Do  Thou  bestow  on 
our  souls  the  hearty  desire  of  imploring  Thy  mercy,  and 
graciously  vouchsafe  us  what  will  be  for  our  good ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

f\  LORD,  grant  unto  us  an  unceasing  perseverance  in 
^  praying  unto  Thee ;  that  as  Thou  dost  not  forsake  us 
when  we  are  bowed  down  in  tribulation,  so  Thou  mayest 
cherish  us  with  more  abundant  grace  when  we  continually 
beseech  Thy  Majesty ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 

T  ET  the  prayers  of  Thy  suppliants,  O  Lord,  come  up  to 
^  the  ears  of  Thy  mercy  ;  and  that  we  may  obtain  what 
we  ask,  make  us  ever  to  ask  what  pleases  Thee  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  HOLY  Spirit  the  Comforter,  who,  with  the  Father,  and 
^^  the  Son,  abidest  One  God  in  Trinity  ;  Descend  this  day 
into  our  hearts,  that  while  Thou  makest  intercession  for 
us,  we  may  with  full  confidence  call  upon  our  Father. 
Amen. 


BRIEF  PETITIONS.  143 

For  Penitence. 

f\  LORD  God,  who  despisest  not  a  contrite  heart,  and  for- 
^  gettest  the  sin  and  wickedness  of  a  sinner,  in  whatso- 
ever hour  he  doth  mourn  and  lament  his  old  manner  of 
living  ;  Grant  unto  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  true  contrition 
of  heart,  that  we  may  vehemently  despise  our  sinful  life 
past,  and  wholly  be  converted  unto  Thee,  by  our  Saviour 
and  Lord  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  who  art  rich  in  forgiveness;  Grant  that  we  may 
^  always  hold  fast  the  good  things  which  we  receive 
from  Thee,  and  as  often  as  we  fall  into  sins,  may  be  raised 
up  by  repentance  ;  through  Thy  mercy.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  who  hatest  nothing 
-^  that  Thou  hast  made,  and  dost  forgive  the  sins  of  all 
them  that  are  penitent ;  Create  in  us  new  and  contrite 
hearts,  that  we,  duly  lamenting  our  sins,  and  acknowledg- 
ing our  wretchedness,  may  obtain  of  Thee  perfect  remis- 
sion and  forgiveness ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Ainen. 

For  Forgiveness. 

XT  AYE  compassion,  O  God,  upon  Thy  servants;  seeing 
-'-^  that  our  hearts  are  grieved  for  having  offended  against 
Thee,  and  our  own  consciences  condemn  us,  and  we  have 
no  refuge  save  only  in  Thy  mercy,  which  Thou  hast  re- 
vealed through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

r\  MERCIFUL  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  goodness,  who 
^  knowest  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts ;  We  confess  unto 
Thee  that  we  have  sinned  against  Thee,  and  done  evil  in 
Thy  sight.  Wash  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  from  the  stains  of 
our  past  sins,  and  give  us  grace  and  power  to  put  away  all 
hurtful  things ;  that  being  delivered  from  the  bondage 
of  sin,  we  may  walk  in  the  path  of  Thy  commandments  ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

T  ET  Thy  mercy  come  upon  us,  O  God,  in  great  fulness, 
^  even  as  our  sins  against  Thee  have  been  many;  and 
may  Thy  forgiving  love  overflow  all  our  transgressions, 


144     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

that  the}^  may  be  covered  and  blotted  out,  and  we  may  be 
purified  unto  newness  of  life ;  for  the  sake  of  Jesus  Christ, 
who  loved  us,  and  died  for  us.     Amen. 

"PORGIVE,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  all  that  we  have 
-*-  done  amiss,  all  that  we  have  spoken  falsely  or  in  auger, 
and  all  that  we  have  thought  or  purposed  against  Thy  will. 
Forgive  our  ignorant  and  hasty  faults,  our  wilful  and  de- 
.  liberate  offenses,  and  all  our  sins  of  slothf ulness  and  neg- 
lect. Forgive  us  freely;  forgive  us  graciously;  forgive 
us  entirely ;  in  the  Name  of  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

For  Faith. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  and  everlasting  God,  w^ho  not  only  givest 
^^  every  good  and  perfect  gift,  but  also  increasest  those 
gifts  Thou  hast  given;  We  most  humbly  beseech  Thee  to 
increase  in  us  the  gift  of  faith,  that  we  may  truly  believe 
in  Thee,  and  in  Thy  promises.;  and  that  neither  by  our 
negligence  or  infirmity  of  the  flesh,  nor  by  grievousness 
of  temptation,  nor  by  the  subtle  crafts  and  assaults  of  the 
devil,  we  be  driven  from  faith  in  our  Saviour  and  Lord 
JesQS  Christ.     Amen. 

rjRANT  us,  0  Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  to  trust  in  Thee  with 
^-^  all  our  heart ;  seeing  that  as  Thou  dost  always  resist 
the  proud  who  confide  in  their  own  strength,  so  Thou  dost 
not  forsake  those  who  make  their  boast  of  Thy  mercy; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

T  ORD  Jesus  Christ,  very  God  and  very  IMan,  who  changest 
■^  not,  but  art  holy  in  all  Thy  works;  Turn  away  from 
us  the  unbelief  of  a  doubtful  mind,  and  fill  our  hearts  with 
the  gifts  of  Thy  grace;  that  we  may  believe  and  know 
Thee  to  be  very  God,  who  hj  Thy  mighty  works  art  proved 
to  be  the  Saviour  of  all.     Amen. 


For  Hope. 


I 


T  is  good  for  us  to  hold  fast  by  Thee,  O  Lord ;  and  do 
Thou  so  increase  in  us  the  desire  of  good,  that  the  hope 
which  joins  us  to  Tbee  may  not  be  shaken  by  any  wavering 
of  faith,  but  may  endure  in  steadfastness  of  love.     Amen. 


BRIEF  PETITIONS.  145 

f\  GOD,  who  by  Thy  "Word  hast  given  unto  us  exceed- 
^^  ing  great  and  precious  promises ;  Encourage  us  by  Thy 
Spirit  to  a  confident  expectation  of  all  good  things  from 
Thee  ;  that  we  may  abide  and  labour  in  the  cheerfulness  of 
a  godly  hope.     Ame7i. 

For  Lov^e, 

f\  GOD,  who  hast  taught  us  to  keep  all  Thy  heavenly 
^-^  commandments  by  loving  Thee  and  our  neighbour ; 
Grant  us  the  spirit  of  peace  and  grace,  that  Thy  universal 
family  may  be  devoted  to  Thee  with  their  whole  heart, 
and  united  to  each  other  with  a  perfect  charity ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Q  GOD  the  Father  almighty,  good  beyond  all  that  is 
^-^  good,  fair  beyond  all  that  is  fair,  in  whom  is  calmness, 
peace,  and  concord  ;  Do  Thou  remove  the  dissensions  which 
divide  us  from  each  other,  and  bring  us  back  into  an  unity 
of  love,  which  may  bear  some  likeness  to  Thy  nature. 
And  grant  that,  being  made  one  in  Thee,  who  art  above 
all,  and  through  all,  and  in  all,  we  may  be  kept  in  the 
unity  of  Thy  Spirit  in  the  bond  of  peace ;  through  that 
peace  of  Thine  which  maketli  all  things  peaceful,  and 
through  the  grace,  mercy,  and  tenderness  of  Thine  only- 
begotten  Son.    . Allien. 

f\  GOD  of  love.  Giver  of  concord,  who  hast  sent  us  a 
^-^  new  commandment,  through  Thine  only-begotten  Son, 
that  we  should  love  one  another,  even  as  Thou  didst  love 
us,  the  unworthy  and  the  wandering,  and  gavest  Thy  Son 
for  our  life  and  salvation ;  We  pray  Thee,  Lord,  give  to  us 
Thy  servants,  in  all  time  of  our  life  on  the  earth,  (but  es- 
pecially and  pre-eminently  now,)  a  mind  forgetful  of  past 
ill-will,  a  pure  conscience  and  sincere  thoughts,  and  a 
heart  to  love  our  brethren.     Amen. 

For  Humility  and  Patience. 

r\  GOD,  who  resistest  the  proud,  and  givest  grace  to  the 
^^  humble  ;  Grant  to  us  that  true  humility,  whereof  Thine 
only-begotten  Son  hath  given  in  Himself  an  example  to 


146  THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

the  faithful ;  that  by  our  foolish  pride  we  may  never  pro- 
voke Thine  indignation,  but  receive  the  gifts  of  Thy  grace 
in  lowliness  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.    Ajnen. 

/^UR  Father  in  heaven,  who  chastenest  every  son  whom 
^^  Thou  receivest ;  Grant  unto  us  that  with  a  meek  and 
lowly  heart  we  may  endure  Thy  fatherly  corrections,  and 
submit  ourselves  quietly  to  Thy  wise  discipline:  so  that 
we  may  learn  obedience  by  the  things  which  we  suffer, 
and  have  a  place  among  those  who  through  faith  and  pa- 
tience inherit  Thy  promises.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  dost  suffer  Thy  children  to  be 
■^^  sorely  tried  and  tempted;  Grant  that  we  may  bear 
patiently  the  troubles  of  this  mortal  life,  neither  rebelling 
against  Thee,  nor  turning  away  from  Thine  instruction ;  so 
that  in  the  end  we  may  be  made  wise  and  humble,  and  ob- 
tain the  blessing  of  those  who,  with  patience  and  fortitude, 
wait  upon  the  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Perseverance. 

r\  GOD,  who  in  Thy  loving-kindness  dost  both  begin  and 
^^  finish  all  good  things;  Grant  that  as  we  glory  in  the 
beginnings  of  Thy  grace,  so  we  may  rejoice  in  its  comple- 
tion ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

f\  GOD,  who  hast  willed  that  the  gate  of  mercy  should 
^-^  stand  open  to  the  faithful ;  Look  on  us,  and  have  mercy 
upon  us  ;  that  we,  who  by  Thy  grace  are  following  the  path 
of  Thy  will,  may  never  t\irn  aside  from  the  ways  of  life ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,     Amen. 

T  OOK  upon  us  and  hear  us,  O  Lord  our  God;  and  assist 
^  those  endeavours  to  please  Thee  which  Thou  Thyself 
hast  granted  to  us  ;  as  Thou  hast  given  the  first  act  of  will, 
so  give  the  completion  of  the  work  ;  grant  that  we  may 
be  able  to  finish  what  Thou  hast  granted  us  to  wish  to  be- 
gin.    Amen. 

For  Purity. 

f\  GOD,  whose  blessed  Son  was  manifested  that  He 
^^  might  destroy  the  works  of  the  devil,  and  make  us  the 


BRIEF  PETITIONS.  147 

sons  of  God  and  heirs  of  eternal  life;  Grant  us,  we  beseech 
Thee,  that  having  this  hope  we  may  purify  ourselves, 
even  as  He  is  pure  ;  that  when  He  shall  appear  again  with 
power  and  great  glory,  we  may  be  made  like  unto  Him  in 
His  eternal  and  glorious  kingdom.     Amen. 

TN  Thy  mercy  and  majesty,  O  Lord,  behold  Thy  house- 
-*-  hold,  that  they  may  be  neither  stained  with  vices  of  their 
own,  nor  held  in  bondage  by  the  sins  of  others ;  but  that 
being  ever  freed  and  cleansed  from  both,  they  may  do  ser- 
vice unto  Thee ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Temperance. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  gracious  Father  of  men  and  angels,  who 
-^  openest  Thine  hand  and  fillest  all  things  with  plenty  ; 
Teach  us  to  use  the  gifts  of  Thy  providence  soberly  and 
temperately,  that  our  temptations  may  not  be  too  strong 
for  us,  nor  our  affections  sensual  and  unholy.  Grant,  O 
Lord,  that  the  blessings  which  Thou  givest  us  may  neither 
minister  to  sin  nor  to  sickness,  but  to  health  and  holiness 
and  thanksgiving ;  that  in  the  strength  of  Thy  provision 
we  may  faithfully  and  diligently  serve  Thee,  may  worthily 
feast  at  Thy  Table  here,  and  be  accounted  worthy  to  sit 
down  at  Thy  Table  hereafter;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

IX/TOST  merciful  Father,  who  desirest  not  the  death  of  a 
^^  sinner,  but  rather  that  he  should  turn  from  his  wicked 
ways  and  live  ;  Have  pity,  we  beseech  Thee,  upon  all  mis- 
erable captives  who  are  in  bondage  to  drunkenness.  De- 
liver them  from  the  tyranny  of  that  blind  and  wicked  spirit, 
whereby  their  lives  are  confused  and  defiled,  and  they  are 
driven  into  all  manner  of  shameful  deeds.  Strengthen  them 
to  resist  their  besetting  sin,  and  lead  them  into  the  liberty 
and  purity  of  the  sons  of  God.  Direct  and  bless  Thy  ser- 
vants who  fight  against  the  cruel  dominion  of  strong  drink, 
according  to  the  precepts  of  Thy  holy  religion;  and  grant 
that  all  who  minister  to  intemperance,  and  all  who  are  en- 
tangled in  its  net,  may  be  converted  to  a  godly,  righteous, 
and  sober  life*  through  the  grace  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 


148  THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

For  a  Heavenly  Mind. 

r\  ALMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  canst  order  the  unruly 
^^  wills  and  affections  of  sinful  men  ;  Grant  unto  Thy 
people  that  they  may  love  the  thing  which  Thou  command- 
est,  and  desire  that  which  Thou  dost  promise  ;  that  so, 
among  the  sundry  and  manifold  changes  of  the  world,  our 
hearts  may  surely  there  be  fixed,  where  true  joys  are  to  be 
found  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

/^RANT  us,  O  Lord,  we  beseech  Thee,  always  to  seek 
^-^  Thy  kingdom  and  righteousness;  and  of  whatsoever 
Thou  seest  us  to  stand  in  need,  mercifully  grant  us  an 
abundant  portion ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  eternal  God,  who  dost  bid  us  walk  as 
■^^  pilgrims  and  strangers  in  this  passing  world,  seeking 
that  abiding  city  which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  us  in 
heaven  ;  We  pray  Thee  so  to  govern  our  hearts  by  Thy 
Holy  Spirit,  that  we,  avoiding  all  fleshly  lusts  which  war 
against  the  soul,  and  quietly  obedient  to  the  rule  which 
Thou  hast  set  over  us,  may  show  forth  Thy  glory  before 
the  world  by  our  good  works;  for  Jesus  Christ's  sake. 
Amen. 

r\  LORD,  whose  favour  is  life,  and  in  whose  presence 
^^  there  is  fulness  of  peace  and  joy  ;  Vouchsafe  unto  us, 
we  beseech  Thee,  such  an  abiding  sense  of  the  reality  and 
glory  of  those  things  which  Thou  hast  prepared  for  them 
that  love  Thee,  as  may  serve  to  raise  us  above  the  vanity 
of  this  present  world,  both  in  its  pleasures  and  in  its  neces- 
sary trials  and  pains;  so  that  under  Thy  guidance  and  help 
all  things  here  shall  work  together  for  our  everlasting  sal- 
vation ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Guidance. 

r\  THOU  great  Shepherd  of  Israel,  who,  by  Thine  out- 
^-^  stretched  arm,  didst  bring  Thy  people  of  old  out  of  the 
laud  of  Egypt  and  the  house  of  bondage,  guiding  them 
safely  through  the  wilderness  to  the  promised  land  ;  We 
pray  Thee  to  deliver  us  from  the  bondage  and  slavery  of 


BRIEF  PETITIONS.  149 

our  sins,  and  so  to  lead  us  through  the  wilderness  of 
this  world,  feeding  us  with  bread  from  heaven,  and  with 
water  out  of  the  smitten  rock,  and  upholding  us  amid  the 
swellings  of  Jordan,  that  we  may  enter  at  last  into  that 
rest  which  remaineth  for  Thy  faithful  people.     Amen. 

TESUS,  our  Master,  do  Thou  meet  us  while  we  walk  in 
^  the  way,  and  long  to  reach  the  better  country  ;  so  that 
following  Thy  light,  we  may  keep  the  path  of  righteous- 
ness, and  never  wander  into  the  darkness  of  this  world's 
night,  while  Thou,  who  art  the  Way,  the  Truth,  and  the 
Life,  art  guiding  us.     Ame?i. 

For  Protection. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of 
-^  ourselves  to  help  ourselves  ;  Keep  us  both  outwardly  in 
our  bodies  and  inwardly  in  our  souls,  that  we  may  be  de- 
fended from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the  body, 
and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault  and  hurt  the 
soul ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     A7nen. 

r\  God,  who  knowest  us  to  be  set  in  the  midst  of  so  many 
^-^  and  great  dangers,  that  by  reason  of  the  frailty  of  our 
nature  we  cannot  always  stand  upright ;  Grant  to  us  such 
strength  and  protection  as  may  support  us  in  all  dangers, 
and  carry  us  through  all  temptations ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

0  ALMIGHTY  Lord  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we 
beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,both  our 
hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the 
works  of  Thy  commandments;  that  through  Thy  most 
mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  pre- 
served in  body  and  soul;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


TNTO  Thy  hands  we  commit  ourselves,  O  God.  We  say  of 
-^  the  Lord  :  Thou  art  our  refuge  ;  our  present  help  in  time 
of  trouble  ;  our  hiding-place  from  the  wind  and  covert 
from  the  tempest ;  our  God,  in  Thee  will  we  trust ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


150  THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 

A  Prayer  for 

Anything  Desired  According  to  the  Will  of  God. 

T  ORD,  if  it  be  Thy  will,  let  this  come  to  pass  :  Lord,  if 
^  it  be  for  Thy  glory,  so  be  it  in  Tbj^  Name.  Lord,  if 
Thou  seest  this  is  well  for  us  and  useful,  then  grant  it  unto  us 
to  use  for  Thine  honour :  But  if  Thou  knowest  it  to  be  harm- 
ful and  of  no  profit,  then  take  from  us  the  longing.  Lord, 
Thou  knowest  in  what  way  it  is  better  :  Let  this  or  that 
be  as  Thou  wilt.  Give  unto  us  what  Thou  wilt,  how  much 
Thou  wilt,  and  when  Thou  wilt.  Do  with  us  as  Thou 
wilt,  put  us  where  Thou  wilt,  deal  freely  with  us  everj'^ 
day.  We  are  in  Thy  hand :  Behold,  we  are  Thy  servants. 
We  would  not  live  unto  ourselves  but  unto  Thee:  O  that 
we  could  do  so  worthily  and  perfectly;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

For  Grace  to  Live. 

r\  GOD,  who,  by  the  example  of  Thy  dear  Son  hast 
^  warned  us  that  we  should  work  Thy  works  while  it  is 
day,  before  the  night  cometh,  when  no  man  can  work ; 
Keep  us  from  sloth  and  idleness,  and  from  the  misuse  of 
those  talents  which  Thou  hast  committed  to  our  trust. 
Enable  us  to  perform  the  several  duties  of  our  state  and 
calling  with  such  care  and  diligence  that  our  work  may 
never  be  reproved  in  Thy  sight ;  and  forasmuch  as  the 
needful  business  of  this  life  is  apt  to  steal  away  our  hearts 
from  Thee,  give  us  grace  to  remember  that  we  have  a 
Master  in  heaven,  and  to  do  everything  in  singleness  of 
heart,  as  unto  Thee  and  not  unto  men,  that  of  Thee  we 
may  receive  the  reward  of  the  inheritance  which  Thou  hast 
promised  in  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  by  whom  the  meek  are  guided  in  judgment,  and 
^  light  riseth  up  in  darkness  for  the  godly  ;  Grant  us,  in 
all  our  doubts  and  uncertainties,  the  grace  to  ask  what 
Thou  wouldest  have  us  to  do  ;  that  the  Spirit  of  Wisdom 
may  save  us  from  all  false  choices,  and  that  in  Thy  light 
we  may  see  light,  and  in  Thy  straight  path  may  not 
stumble  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 


ASCRIPTIONS  OF  PRAISE.  151 


For  Grace  to  Die. 

Q  GOD,  who  boldest  our  souls  in  life,  and  hast  appointed 
unto  all  men  once  to  die ;  Grant  that  when  our  last 
hour  Cometh,  and  the  time  of  our  earthly  sojourn  is  ended 
we  may  neither  be  troubled  nor  dismayed  ;  but  being  satis- 
fied with  Thy  goodness  and  mercy,  we  may  commend  our 
spirits  to  Thy  care;  and  firmly  trusting  in  the  merits  of 
7  T°°'  ^^^^  Saviour,  we  may  obtain  a  peaceful  death 
and  a  happy  entrance  into  glory.  And  this  we  beg  for  the 
sake  of  Him  who  died  for  us  that  we  might  live  with  Thee 
for  ever.     Amen. 

ASCRIPTIONS  OF  PRAISE. 
I, 

XrOW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly 
above  all  that  we  ask  or  think,  according  to  the  power 
that  worketh  in  us  ;  unto  Him  be  glory  in  the  Church  by 
Christ  Jesus,   throughout  all  ages,    world  without  end 
Amen. 

II. 

^OW  unto  Him  that  is  able  to  keep  you  from  falling,  and 
^  to  present  you  faultless  before  the  presence  of  His  glory 
with  exceeding  joy ;  to  the  only  wise  God  our  Saviour,  be 
glory  and  majesty,  dominion  and  power,  both  now  and 
ever.     Amen. 

III. 

TTNTO  Him  that  loved  us.  and  washed  us  from  our  sins  in 
His  own  blood,  and  hath  made  us  kings  and  priests 
unto  God  and  His  Father  ;  to  Him  be  glory  and  dominion 
tor  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

rv. 
^OW  unto  the  blessed  and  only  Potentate,  the  King  of 
kings,  and  Lord  of  lords;  who  only  hath  immortality, 
dwelling  m  the  light  which  no  man  can  approach  unto  • 
whom  no  man  hath  seen  or  can  see  :  to  Him  be  honour  and 
power  everlasting.     Amen. 


152     THE  TREASURY  OF  PRAYERS. 


"^OW  unto  the  God  of  all  grace,  who  hath  called  us  unto 
■^^  His  eternal  glory  by  Christ  Jesus,  be  glory  and  domin- 
ion for  ever  and  ever.     Airien. 

vi. 

A  ND  now  to  the  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  three  Per- 
-^  sons  and  one  God,  be  ascribed  by  us,  and  by  the  whole 
Church,  as  is  most  due,  the  kingdom,  the  power,  and  the 
glory,  for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 

vn. 

TTNTO  the  Father,  and  unto  the  Son,  and  unto  the  Holy 
^  Ghost,  be  ascribed  in  the  Church  all  honour  and  glory, 
might,  majesty,  dominion,  and  blessing,  now,  henceforth, 
and  for  ever.     Amen. 

VIII. 

"DLESSING,  and  honour,  and  glory,  and  power,  be  unto 
-^  Him  that  sitteth  upon  the  throne,  and  unto  the  Lamb 
for  ever  and  ever.     Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

MORNING. 

Sunday. 

/?j.LORY  be  to  Thee,  O  God ;  Giver  of  the  morning  light, 
^  who  hast  raised  our  Lord  Jesus  from  the  dead,  on  this 
first  day  of  the  week,  that  we  might  rejoice  in  it  and  keep 
it  holy,  a  Sabbath  of  the  heart. 

Cleanse  us  now,  we  implore  Thee,  from  all  our  sin,  and 
bathe  us  with  the  dew  of  Thy  divine  forgiveness,  that  we, 
being  renewed  in  spirit,  may  enter  gladly  into  the  pure 
worship  of  this  day,  and  serve  Thee  with  heavenly  medita- 
tion and  holy  music,  with  faithful  prayer  and  thankful 
praise,  with  words  of  love  and  works  of  mercy,  with  joy  in 
Thy  creation  and  perfect  peace  in  Thee,  according  to  the 
teaching  and  the  example  of  Thy  Son,  our  living  Saviour 
Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  S  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water-brooks,  O  God,  our 
^'^  souls  do  thirst  after  Thee,  that  we  may  see  Thy  power 
and  Thy  glory,  as  we  have  seen  them  in  the  sanctuary,  and 
be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  Thy  House.  Lead  us  and 
guide  us  unto  Thy  holy  hill,  and  bring  us  together  with 
sweet  converse  to  the  place  of  prayer,  to  hear  Thy  Word  of 
Truth  in  the  spirit,  to  offer  the  sacrifices  of  joy  with  Thy 
people,  and  to  make  melody  in  our  hearts  with  the  songs 
of  Zion.  Prepare  us,  we  beseech  Thee,  for  a  true  entrance 
into  the  secret  of  Thy  tabernacle  ;  and  bless  Thy  churches 
everywhere  this  day  with  the  clear  shining  of  Thy  Pre- 
sence ;  that  the  Holy  Spirit  may  descend  on  many  hearts, 
and  multitudes  may  be  brought  from  the  kingdom  of  Satan 
into  the  kingdom  of  Thy  dear  Son  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  we  praise  Thee  for  the  mercies  which 
-^^  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us  as  a  household,  and  we 
beseech  Thee  to  bless  all  the  families  of  earth  with  a  Fa- 


154  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

ther's  blessing.  Look  mercifully  upon  the  solitary  and  the 
lonely,  the  weary  and  the  heavy-laden,  and  grant  them  rest 
unto  their  souls.  Pity  and  relieve  the  sorrows  of  all  man- 
kind. Shed  abroad  the  holy  influence  of  the  Sabbath 
throughout  our  land,  and  keep  our  whole  country,  with 
those  who  are  chosen  to  govern  it,  in  the  way  of  righteous- 
ness and  peace.  Finally  we  commend  to  Thy  fatherly 
goodness  all  who  are  near  and  dear  to  us,  wherever  they 
may  be  to-day,  praying  Thee  to  watch  over  them,  to  pro- 
vide for  them,  to  bless  them  in  body  and  soul,  and  at  last 
to  bring  them  and  us  into  the  perfect  and  eternal  joy  of 
heaven;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

"H  Here  any  special  prayer  or  brief  petition,  suited  to  the  need  of  the 
household,  to  any  particular  occasion,  or  to  the  season  of  the 
year,  may  be  added ;  and  let  all  j)r&sent  join  their  voices  and 
hearts  in 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

Monday. 

OGOD,  our  Father,  of  whom  the  whole  family  in  heaven 
and  on  earth  is  named  ;  Bestow  upon  our  household,  at 
the  beginning  of  this  day,  that  grace  which  shall  keep  us 
in  the  fellowship  of  the  Christian  way :  and  grant  unto 
each  one  of  us  that  heavenly  guidance  and  control,  in  all 
our  labours,  pleasures,  and  trials,  which  shall  maintain  our 
hearts  in  peace  with  one  another  and  with  Thee.  Gra- 
ciously help  and  prosper  us  in  the  doing  of  our  various 
duties,  with  a  willing  and  a  cheerful  mind  ;  and  defend  us 
all,  by  Thine  almighty  power,  both  from  inward  evil  and 
from  outward  harm  ;  so  that,  when  the  day  is  ended,  it  may 
not  leave  us  in  sorrow,  strife,  or  shame,  but  in  true  unity 
and  thankful  rest,  through  Thy  merciful  favour  and  Thy 
forgiving  love,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.     Amen. 

ALMIGHTY  God,  the  Fountain  of  all  wisdom,  who 
^^  knowest  our  necessities  before  we  ask,  and  our  igno- 
rance in  asking ;  We  beseech  Thee  to  have  compassion  upon 
our  infirmities;  and  those  things  which  for  our  unworthi- 
ness  we  dare  not,  and  for  our  blindness  we  cannot,  ask, 
vouchsafe  to  give  us  in  the  fulness  of  Thy  love  and  grace. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  155 

which  Thou  hast  made  known  to  us  ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.    Amen. 

T  IFT  upon  us  the  light  of  Thy  countenance,  O  God,  that 
-^  we  may  rejoice  and  be  ghid  in  Thee;  and  send  into  our 
souls  the  purifying  gift  of  Thy  pardon,  that  our  sins  may 
be  utterly  removed  from  us,  and  we  may  go  forth  with  a 
clean  spirit,  a  joyful  courage,  and  strength  sufficient  for 
our  needs,  to  meet  whatever  thou  hast  appointed  for  us 
during  this  day.  And  grant,  O  most  merciful  Lord,  that 
we  may  neither  forget  the  precepts  and  the  promises  of  Thy 
holy  Word,  nor  depart  in  thought,  or  word,  or  deed  from 
the  obedient  faith  of  Thy  true  children  in  Jesus  Christ. 
Amen. 

IT  Here  any  special  prayer  or  brief  petition,  suited  to  the  need  of  the 
household,  to  any  particular  occasion,  or  to  the  season,of  the 
year,  may  be  added;  and  let  all  present  join  their  voice's  and 
hearts  in 

The  Lord's  Prayer 


Tuesday. 

r\  THOU,  who  art  the  true  Sun  of  the  world,  evermore  ris- 
^^  ing,  and  never  going  down  ;  who,  by  Thy  most  whole- 
some appearing  and  light  dost  nourish,  and  make  joyful  all 
things,  as  well  that  are  in  heaven,  as  also  that  are  on  earth  ; 
We  beseech  Thee  mercifully  and  favourably  to  shine  into 
our  hearts,  that  the  night  and  darkness  of  sin,  and  the 
mists  of  error  on  every  side,  being  driven  away.  Thou 
brightly  shining  within  our  hearts,  we  may  all  our  life 
long  go  without  any  stumbling  or  v:)ffense,  and  may  walk 
as  in  the  daytime,  being  pure  and  clean  from  the  works 
of  darkness,  and  abounding  in  all  good  works  which  Thou 
hast  prepared  for  us  to  walk  in.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  alone  gavest  us  the  breath  of  life, 
-^  and  alone  canst  keep  alive  in  us  the  breathing  of  holy 
desires;  We  beseech  Thee  for  Thy  compassion's  sake  to 
sanctify  all  our  thoughts  and  endeavours,  that  we  may 
neither  begin  any  action  without  a  pure  intention,  nor  con- 
tinue it  without  Thy  blessing  ;  and  grant  that,  having  the 


156  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

eyes  of  our  understanding  purged  to  behold  things  invis- 
ible and  unseen,  we  may  in  heart  be  inspired  with  Thy 
wisdom,  and  in  work  be  upheld  by  Thy  strength,  and  in 
the  end  be  accepted  of  Thee,  as  Thy  faithful  servants, 
having  done  all  things  to  Thy  glory,  and  thereby  to  our 
endless  peace.     Grant  this  prayer,  O  Lord.     Amen. 

OGOD,  most  merciful,  who  healest  those  that  are  broken 
in  heart,  and  turnest  the  sadness  of  the  sorrowful  to 
joy  ;  Let  Thy  Fatherly  goodness  be  upon  all  that  Thou  hast 
made.  Especially  we  beseech  Thee  to  remember  in  pity 
such  as  are  this  day  destitute,  homeless,  or  forgotten  of  their 
fellow-men.  Bless  the  congregation  of  the  poor.  Uplift 
those  who  are  cast  down,  mightily  befriend  innocent  suf- 
ferers, and  sanctify  to  them  the  endurance  of  their  wrongs. 
Cheer  with  hope  all  discouraged  and  unhappy  people,  and 
by  Thy  heavenly  grace  preserve  from  falling  those  whose 
penury  tempteth  them  to  sin.  Though  they  be  troubled 
on  every  side,  suffer  them  not  to  be  distressed  ;  though 
they  be  perplexed,  save  them  from  despair.  Grant  this. 
O  Lord,  for  the  love  of  Him  who  for  our  sakes  became 
poor,  Thy  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

H  Here  any  special  prayer  or  brief  petition,  suited  to  the  need  of  the 
household,  to  any  particular  occasion,  or  to  the  season  of  the 
year,  may  be  added;  and  let  all  present  join  their  voices  and 
hearts  in 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

Wednesday. 

A  LMIGHTY  and  most  merciful  Father,  in  whom  we 
-^  live  and  move  and  have  our  being,  to  whose  tender 
compassion  we  owe  our  safety  in  days  past,  together  with 
all  the  comforts  of  this  present  life,  and  the  hopes  of  that 
which  is  to  come;  We  praise  Thee,  O  God,  our  exceeding 
Joy,  who  daily  pourest  Thy  benefits  upon  us.  Grant,  we 
beseech  Thee,  that  Jesus  our  Lord,  the  Hope  of  glory,  may 
be  formed  in  us,  in  all  humility,  meekness,  patience,  con- 
tentedness,  and  absolute  surrender  of  our  souls  and  liodies 
to  Thy  holy  will  and  pleasure.  Leave  us  not,  nor  forsake 
us,  O  Father,  but  conduct  us  safe  through  all  changes  of 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  157 

our  condition  here,  in  an  unchangeable  love  to  Thee,  and  in 
holy  tranquillity  of  mind  in  Thy  love  to  us,  till  we  come  to 
dwell  with  Thee,  and  rejoice  in  Thee  for  ever.     Amen. 

rjRANT,  O  Lord,  that  this  day  which  Thou  hast  given 
^-^  unto  us  in  mercy,  may  be  returned  unto  Thee  in  ser- 
vice :  As  Thou  hast  guarded  us  during  the  helpless  hours 
of  sleep,  so  do  Thou  guide  us  during  the  appointed  hours 
of  labour ;  that  all  our  tasks  may  be  gladly  and  faithfully 
performed,  as  in  Thy  sight ;  that  ourburdens  may  not  be 
too  heavy  for  us,  because  Thine  aid  and  comfort  are  with 
us  continually  ;  and  that  in  nothing  may  we  displease  Thee, 
or  injure  one  another.  But  if  in  anything  we  fail  or  come 
short,  through  ignorance  or  weakness,  O  God,  let  Thy 
fatherly  wisdom  correct  us,  and  Thine  infinite  mercy  for- 
give us,  and  Thy  divine  love  amend  our  fault;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour.     Amen. 

IT  Here  any  special  prayer  or  brief  petition,  suited  to  the  need  of  the 
househola,  to  any  particular  occasion,  or  to  the  season  of  the 
year,  may  be  added;  and  let  all  present  join  their  voices  and 
hearts  in 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 


Thursday. 

r\  LORD,  lift  up  the  light  of  Thy  countenance  upon  us  : 
^^  let  Thy  peace  rule  in  our  hearts ;  and  may  it  be  our 
strength,  and  our  song  in  the  house  of  our  pilgrimage. 
We  commit  ourselves  to  Thy  care  and  keeping  this  day; 
let  Thy  grace  be  mighty  in  us,  and  sufficient  for  us,  and 
let  it  work  in  us  both  to  will  and  to  do  of  Thine  own 
good  pleasure.  Keep  us  from  sin;  give  us  the  rule  over 
our  own  spirits;  and  keep  us  from  speaking  unadvisedly 
with  our  lips.  May  we  live  together  in  peace  and  holy  love, 
and  do  Thou  command  Thy  blessing  upon  us,  even  life  for 
evermore.  Prepare  us  for  all  the  events  of  the  day  ;  for 
we  know  not  what  a  day  may  bring  forth.  Give  us  grace 
to  deny  ourselves,  to  take  up  our  cross  daily,  and  to  follow 
in  the  steps  of  our  Lord  and  Master.     Amen. 


158  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

r\  THOU  who  dwellest  in  heaven,  mercifully  regard  all 
^  Thy  sorrowful  and  afflicted  children  upon  earth,  we 
beseech  Thee.  Draw  near  to  them  wilh  the  comfort  of 
Thy  love,  and  sustain  them  by  the  right  hand  of  Thy 
power.  Grant  us  a  heart  to  sympathize  with  them  in 
their  distress,  and  give  us  both  the  opportunity  and  the 
will  to  help  those  who  are  in  any  trouble,  for  Jesus  Christ's 
sake.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  the  Protector  of  all  that  trust  in  Thee,  without 
^'  whom  nothing  is  strong,  nothing  is  holy ;  Increase  and 
multiply  upon  us  Thy  mercy,  that,  Thou  being  our  ruler 
and  guide,  we  may  so  pass  through  things  temporal,  that 
we  may  finally  lose  not  the  things  eternal.  Grant  this,  0 
Lord,  most  merciful,  for  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 

1  Here  any  special  prayer  or  bHef  petition,  suited  to  the  need  of  the 
household,  to  any  particular  occasion,  or  to  the  season  of  the 
year,  tnay  he  added ;  and  let  all  present  join  their  voices  and 
hearts  in 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 


Friday. 

"VyE  praise  Thee,  O  God,  with  the  morning  light,  and  in 
^^  the  brightness  of  a  new  day  we  bless  Thy  holy  Name. 
For  all  Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  us  with  the  gift  of  life, 
making  us  in  Thine  own  image,  and  granting  us  to  share 
as  children  in  Thy  knowledge  and  Thy  love,  in  Thy  work 
and  Tny  joy;  we  thank  Thee,  heavenly  Father.  For  all 
good  things  in  the  world,  for  food  and  raiment,  for  home 
and  friendship,  for  useful  tasks  and  pure  pleasures;  we 
thank  Thee,  heavenly  Father.  For  all  spiritual  blessings, 
for  Thy  holy  Word,  for  the  Christian  fellowship,  for  the  good 
example  and  blessed  memory  of  Thy  saints,  for  the  secret 
influence  of  Thy  Spirit ;  we  thank  Thee,  heavenly  Father. 
And  above  all  we  praise  and  bless  Thee  for  the  life  and 
death  of  Thy  dear  Son,  our  Saviour  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  159 

^\  LORD,  grant  that  our  hearts  may  be  truly  cleansed, 
^^  and  filled  with  Thy  Holy  Spirit,  and  that  we  may  arise 
to  serve  Thee,  in  entire  confidence  and  submission  to  Thy 
will,  ready  to  do  and  to  endure  whatsoever  Thou  hast  ap- 
pointed for  us.  Let  us  live  for  the  day,  not  overcharged 
with  worldly  cares,  but  feeling  that  our  treasure  is  not 
here,  and  desiring  truly  to  be  joined  to  Thee  in  Thy  hea- 
venly kingdom,  and  to  those  who  are  already  gone  to  Thee. 
0  Lord,  save  us  from  sin,  and  guide  us  with  Thy  Spirit, 
and  keep  us  in  faithful  obedience  to  Thee ;  through  Jesus 
Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

IT  Here  any  special  prayer  or  brief  petition,  suited  to  the  need  of  the 
household,  to  any  particular  occasion,  or  to  the  season  of  the 
year,  may  be  addea;  and  let  all  present  join  their  voices  and 
hearts  in 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 


Saturday. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  our  Father  and  Preserver ;  We  give 
-^^  Thee  thanks  that  of  Thy  goodness  Thou  hast  watched 
over  us  the  past  night,  and  brought  us  to  a  new  day :  and  we 
beseech  Thee  to  strengthen  and  guard  us  by  Thy  Spirit,  that 
we  may  spend  it  wholly  in  Thy  service  and  to  Thy  glory, 
looking  for  all  prosperity  to  Thy  blessing,  and  seeking 
only  those  things  which  are  well-pleasing  in  Thy  sight. 
Enable  us,  O  Lord,  while  we  labour  for  the  life  that  now 
is,  ever  to  have  regard  unto  that  heavenly  life  which  Thou 
hast  promised  Thy  children.  Defend  us  in  soul  and  body 
from  all  harm.  And  seeing  it  is  a  small  thing  to  have  be- 
gun well,  except  we  also  persevere,  take  us,  O  Lord,  into 
Thy  good  keeping  this  day  and  all  our  days:  continue  and 
increase  Thy  grace  within  us,  until  w^e  shall  be  perfectly 
united  in  the  glory  of  Thy  Son.  Show  Thy  loving-kindness 
unto  all  men  and  women  and  little  children,  according  to 
the  need  of  every  living  soul,  especially  unto  those  whom 
we  love,  and  those  who  are  in  any  kind  of  trouble  or  dis- 
tress, whom  we  now  remember  silently  before  Thee  :  [here 
let  there  he  a  moment  of  prayer  in  silence  .•]  Protect  our  coun- 
try, and  prosper  Thy  Church :  Bless  all  who  do  good  in  the 
world,  and  restrain  and  convert  all  who  do  evil.  And  finally, 


160  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

be  pleased  to  cast  out  of  Tli}^  remembrance  all  our  past 
offenses,  forgiving  them  in  Thy  boundless  mercy  and  pu- 
rifying our  hearts,  that  we  may  lead  a  better  life  ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

H  Here  any  special  prayer  or  brief  petition,  sxiited  to  the  need  of  the 
household,  to  any  particular  occasion,  or  to  the  season  of  the 
year,  may  be  adaea;  and  let  all  present  join  their  voices  and 
hearts  in 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 


For  the  Sick. 

r\  THOU  who  hearest  prayer,  we  pray  Thee  to  be  very 

^^  kind  and  merciful   to  Thy  child   ,   whose  body 

suffers  in  pain  and  weakness,  [and  whose  life,  dear  to  us,  is 
in  danger.]  Grant  unto  Mm  patience  and  tranquillity  of 
mind;  peace,  purity,  and  courage  of  soul;  the  strong  will 
to  live  if  it  be  Thy  will;  and  a  heart  ready  to  trust  Thee 
waking  or  sleeping.  Bless  all  the  means  used  for  Ms  re- 
covery, and  all  who  minister  to  Mm  in  Ms  suffering  [and 
peril.]  Make  Thou  Ms  bed  in  Ms  sickness,  and  comfort 
Mm  as  a  mother  comf  orteth  her  child.  Restore  Mm  speed- 
ily to  health,  if  it  please  Thee,  but  above  all  things  grant 
Mm  that  which  Thou  knowest  to  be  best  for  Mm,  and  keep 
Mm  Thine  for  evermore  ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Saviour. 
A  inen. 

For  the  Absent. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  art  not  far  from  any  one  of  us ; 

-^-^  We  commend  into  Thy  fatherly  care  and  keeping , 

to  whom  our  hearts  go  out  in  absence.  Let  these  our  lov- 
ing thoughts  come  up  before  Thee  as  prayers  and  suppli- 
cations ;  defend  our  beloved  from  all  danger  and  harm,  in 
body  and  in  soul ;  enrich  Mm  with  all  blessings  both  for 
this  life  and  for  that  which  is  to  come ;  and  grant  that  we 
may  soon  meet  together,  with  joy  and  not  with  grief,  to 
thank  Thee  for  all  Thy  mercies,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  161 

For  Depabting  Friends  and  Travellers, 

ll/rOST  merciful  Father,  we  beseecli  Thee  to  protect  and 
-^*-*-  prosper on  Ms  intended  journey.  May  the  An- 
gel of  Thy  Presence  be  with  Mm  wherever  he  may  go,  and 
may  all  Ms  steps  be  ordered  of  Thee  in  wisdom  and  love  ; 
so  that  lie  shall  travel  with  Thee  as  Ms  guardian  and  Ms 
guide,  and  arrive  in  safety  at  Ms  desired  haven.  O  Lord, 
bless  Ms  going-out  and  Ms  coming-in,  from  this  time  forth 
and  even  for  evermore.     Amen. 

For  a  Family  in  Time  of  Distress. 

OGOD,  most  wise  and  loving  and  faithful  Redeemer, 
Thou  hast  permitted  us  to  come  into  this  present  trial, 
\liere  the  affliction  may  he  named  or  silently  reynembered,] 
in  order  that  we  may  learn  obedience  by  the  things  that  we 
suffer,  and  turn  to  Thee,  our  Helper  in  the  time  of  trouble. 
Grant,  therefore,  that  there  may  be  no  bitterness  in  our 
sorrow,  no  despair  in  our  submission,  and  no  doubt  of  Thee 
in  our  perplexity  of  heart.  But  do  Thou  teach  us  to  face 
our  trial  manfully,  and  cause  even  the  dark  things  of  life 
to  work  together  for  our  good,  and  bring  us  speedily  out 
of  our  distress,  that  we  may  praise  Thee  with  a  joyful 
heart,  in  Christ  Jesus  our  Lord.     Amen. 

Brief  Petitions. 

r\  GOD,  who  hast  taught  us  to  keep  all  Thy  heavenly 
^  commandments  by  loving  Thee  and  our  neighbour; 
Grant  us  the  spirit  of  peace  and  grace,  that  we  may  be 
both  devoted  to  Thee  with  our  whole  heart,  and  united  to 
each  other  with  a  pure  will;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Lord.     Amen. 

TTEAR  our  prayers,  O  Lord,  and  consider  our  desires. 
-■-^  Give  unto  us  true  humility,  a  meek  and  quiet  spirit, 
a  loving  and  a  friendly,  a  holy  and  a  useful  manner  of  life; 
bearing  the  burdens  of  our  neighbours,  denying  ourselves, 
and  studying  to  benefit  others,  and  to  please  Thee  in  all 
things.  Grant  us  to  be  righteous  in  performing  promises, 
loving  to  our  relatives,  careful  of  our  charges  ;  to  be  gentle 


162  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

and  easy  to  be  entreated,  slow  to  anger,  and  readily  pre- 
pared for  every  good  work.     Ame?!. 

T  OOK  upon  us,  O  Lord,  and  let  all  the  darkness  of  our 
-■^  souls  vanish  before  the  beams  of  Thy  brightness.  Fill 
us  with  holy  love,  and  open  to  us  the  treasures  of  Thy 
wisdom.  All  our  desire  is  known  unto  Thee :  therefore 
perfect  what  Thou  hast  begun,  and  what  Thy  Spirit  has 
awakened  us  to  ask  in  prayer.  We  seek  Thy  face :  turn 
Thy  face  unto  us,  and  show  us  Thy  glory.  Then  shall  our 
longing  be  satisfied,  and  our  peace  shall  be  perfect.    A  men. 

rjRANT,  Lord,  that  we  may  not,  for  one  moment,  admit 
^^  willingly  into  our  souls  any  thought  contrary  to  Thy 
love.     Amen. 

r\  LORD,  perfect,  we  beseech  Thee,  the  faith  of  us  who 
^-^  believe,  and  sow  the  good  seed  of  faith  in  their  hearts 
who  as  yet  lack  it ;  that  we  all  may  look  steadfastly  unto 
Thee,  and  run  with  patience  the  race  that  is  set  before  us. 
Give  us  grace  to  show  our  faith  by  our  works ;  teach  us  to 
walk  by  faith,  having  respect  unto  the  promises:  which  of 
Thy  mercy  make  good  to  us  in  Thine  own  good  time,  O 
our  most  gracious  Lord  God  and  Saviour.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  art  the  Giver  of  all  wisdom;  En- 
-^^  lighten  our  understandings  with  knowledge  of  right, 
and  govern  our  wills  by  Thy  laws,  that  no  deceit  may  mis- 
lead us,  nor  temptation  corrupt  us;  that  we  may  always 
endeavour  to  do  good,  and  to  hinder  evil.  Amidst  all  the 
hopes  and  fears  of  this  world,  take  not  Thy  Holy  Spirit 
from  us  ;  but  grant  that  our  thoughts  may  be  fixed  on  Thee, 
and  that  we  may  finally  attain  everlasting  happiness,  for 
Jesus  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

r\  GOD,  who  hast  commanded  us  to  be  perfect,  as  Thou 
^^  our  Father  in  heaven  art  perfect ;  Put  into  our  hearts, 
we  pray  Thee,  a  continual  desire  to  obey  Thy  holy  will. 
Teach  us  day  by  day  what  Thou  wouldest  have  us  do,  and 
give  us  grace  and  power  to  fulfil  the  same.  May  we  never, 
from  love  of  ease,  decline  the  path  which  Thou  pointest 
out,  nor,  for  fear  of  shame,  turn  away  from  it.     Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  163 

r\  ALMIGHTY  Lord,  and  everlasting  God,  vouchsafe,  we 
^  beseech  Thee,  to  direct,  sanctify,  and  govern,both  our 
hearts  and  bodies  in  the  ways  of  Thy  laws,  and  in  the 
works  of  Thy  commandments  ;  that  through  Thy  most 
mighty  protection,  both  here  and  ever,  we  may  be  preserved 
in  body  and  soul;  through  our  Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 
Christ.     Amen. 

EVENING. 

A  Genekal  Prayer. 

f\  GOD  most  merciful,  Light  eternal  in  the  darkness  shin- 
^  ing,  by  whom  the  night  of  sin  and  the  blindness  of  our 
hearts  are  driven  away  :  Since  Thou  hast  appointed  the  day 
for  labour  and  the  night  for  rest;  grant  unto  us,  we  be- 
seech Thee,  that  our  bodies  may  repose  in  peace  and  quiet- 
ness, that  afterward  they  may  be  able  to  endure  the  toil 
which  Thou  hast  laid  upon  us  in  Thy  service  :  Temper  our 
sleep  that  it  be  not  disorderly,  and  keep  us  spotless  both 
in  body  and  in  soul,  that  our  very  rest  may  be  to  Thy 
glory,  renewing  the  strength  of  our  hearts  and  our  joy  in 
Thee:  Enlighten  the  eyes  of  our  understanding  that  we 
may  not  sleep  in  death,  but  obtain  deliverance,  through 
faith  and  hope,  from  all  fear  of  this  misery:  Defend  us 
against  all  assaults  of  our  enemies,  and  take  us  into  Thy 
holy  protection.  And  although  we  have  not  passed  this 
day  without  greatly  sinning  against  Thee,  we  beseech 
Thee  to  hide  our  sins  with  Thy  mercy,  as  Thou  coverest 
all  things  on  earth  with  the  darkness  of  the  night,  that 
they  may  be  blotted  out  from  Thy  remembrance,  and  we 
may  abide  in  Thy  presence  and  Thy  favour,  both  now  and 
for  evermore.  Relieve  and  comfort,  with  Thy  fatherly 
goodness,  all  who  are  afflicted  or  distressed  in  mind,  body, 
or  estate  :  Protect  and  prosper,  with  Thine  almighty  power, 
our  country  and  our  rulers,  the  whole  Church  of  Christ  on 
earth,  our  home,  and  all  that  we  hold  dear  and  sacred  :  Be 
pleased  to  guard  and  help  those  whom  we  silently  remem- 
ber before  Thee:  [here  let  there  be  a  moment  of  prayer  in 
silence ;]  Bless  us  and  keep  us,  watch  over  us  and  save  us, 
O  God  in  whom  we  trust ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord. 
Amen. 


164  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

Various  Prayers. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  who  seest  that  we  have  no  power  of 
^^  ourselves  to  help  ourselves ;  Keep  us  both  outwardly 
in  our  bodies  and  inwardly  in  our  souls,  that  we  may  be 
defended  from  all  adversities  which  may  happen  to  the 
body,  and  from  all  evil  thoughts  which  may  assault  and 
hurt  the  soul ;  through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  the  Father  of  our  spirits;  Meet  with  us 
^^  at  close  of  day,  and  grant  unto  us,  Thy  children,  the 
peace  which  the  world  cannot  give.  May  no  unhallowed 
thoughts  or  cares  disturb  the  quiet  of  this  evening  hour. 
Deliver  us  from  the  vain  things  which  have  such  power 
over  us.  May  we  learn  wisdom,  receive  strength,  gain 
hope,  feel  the  influence  of  things  unseen,  and  find  rest  in 
God.     Amen. 

pONFIRM,  O  Lord,  we  pray  Thee,  the  hearts  of  Thy 
^  children,  and  strengthen  them  with  the  power  of  Thy 
grace  ;  that  they  may  both  be  devout  in  prayer  to  Thee, 
and  sincere  in  love  for  each  other ;  through  Jesus  Christ 
our  Lord.     Ainen. 

/^  GOD,  Father  of  our  spirits  and  Giver  of  all  good ;  Grant 
^^  that  we  may  live  in  such  fellowship  with  Thee  that 
we  shall  grow  into  Thy  likeness,  and  share  Thy  life.  Free 
us  from  fretting  and  pride,  and  beget  within  us  a  meek 
and  modest  spirit.  Deliver  us  from  the  bondage  and  bit- 
terness of  a  worldly  life,  and  lead  us  out  into  the  large  and 
joyous  liberty  of  Christ.  May  He  so  dwell  in  us  that  His 
spirit  shall  become  our  disposition,  and  spring  up  within 
us  a  well  of  water  unto  everlasting  life.  Lead  us  in  a  plain 
path  along  life's  journey,  and  at  last  may  we  enter  in 
through  the  gates  into  the  City.  And  this  we  ask  in  Jesus' 
Name.     Amen. 

X^ATHER  of  our  spirits,  and  Father  of  our  Lord  and  Sav- 
-^  iour  Jesus  Christ ;  Bind  us  to  Thyself  with  cords  of 
faith,  and  love  that  can  never  be  broken  or  strained.  May 
we  feel  the  impulse  of  our  divine  childhood,  and  find  rest  in 
Thee.     Feed  us  out  of  Thy  Word,  and  may  it  be  sweet  to 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  165 


our  souls.  May  prayer  daily  acquaint  us  with  Thee,  and 
make  us  calm  and  strong.  Cause  the  light  of  Thy  face  to 
shine  upon  us,  so  that  we  shall  ever  see  our  path,  and  find 
the  world  our  Father's  home.  Give  us  patience  and  peace 
under  every  burden.  May  we  not  be  anxious  and  troubled 
over  many  things,  but  have  the  one  thing  needful  and  be 
content.     0  Master,  let  us  walk  with  Thee  1    Ajnen. 

Tl/'E  beseech  Thee,  Lord,  to  behold  us  with  favour,  gath- 
~ '  ered  together  in  the  peace  of  this  roof,  weak  men  and 
women  subsisting  under  the  covert  of  Thy  patience.  Be 
patient  still ;  suffer  us  yet  a  while  longer ;  —  with  our  broken 
purposes  of  good,  with  our  idle  endeavours  against  evil, 
suffer  us  a  while  longer  to  endure  and  (if  it  may  be)  help 
us  to  do  better.  Bless  to  us  our  extraordinary  mercies  ;  if 
the  day  come  when  these  must  be  taken,  brace  us  to  plav 
the  man  under  affliction.  Be  with  our  friends,  be  witli 
ourselves.  Go  with  each  of  us  to  rest;  if  any  awake,  tem- 
per to  them  the  dark  hours  of  watching ;  and  when  the  day 
returns,  return  to  us,  our  Sun  and  Comforter,  and  call  us 
up  with  morning  faces  and  with  morning  hearts  —  eager 
to  labour  — eager  to  be  happy,  if  happiness  shall  be  our 
portion  —  and  if  the  day  be  marked  for  sorrow,  strong  to 
endure  it.     Amen. 

f\  LORD,  make  us  to  love  Thee,  and  each  other  in  Thee, 
^^  and  to  meet  before  Thee  to  dwell  in  Thine  everlasting 
love.     ATnen. 

f\  LORD,  support  us  all  day  long  of  this  troublous  life. 
^^  until  the  shadows  lengthen  and  the  evening  comes,  and 
the  busy  world  is  hushed,  and  the  fever  of  life  is  over,  and 
our  work  is  done.  Then  in  Thy  mercy  grant  us  a  safe 
lodging,  and  a  holy  rest,  and  peace  at  the  last ;  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

QEND  Thy  peace  into  our  hearts,  0  Lord,  at  the  evening 
^  hour,  that  we  may  be  contented  with  Thy  mercies  of 
this  day,  and  confident  of  Thy  protection  for  this  night ; 
and  now,  having  forgiven  others,  even  as  Thou  dost  for- 
give us,  may  we  have  a  pure  comfort  and  a  healthful  rest 
within  the  shelter  of  this  home;  through  Jesus  Christ  our 
Saviour.     Amen. 


166  FAMILY  PRAYERS. 

T  IGHTEN  our  darkness,  we  beseech  Thee,  O  Lord;  and 
•^  by  Thy  great  mercy  defend  us  from  all  perils  and  dan- 
gers of  this  night;  for  the  love  of  Thy  only  Son,  our  Sav- 
iour, Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,  with  whom  do  rest  the  spirits  of  just 
-^^  men  made  perfect ;  we  bless  and  praise  Thy  holy  Name 
for  all  Thy  servants  departed  this  life  in  Thy  faith  and 
fear ;  and  especially  for  those  most  dear  to  us  who  have 
fallen  asleep  in  Jesus.  And  we  beseech  Thee  to  give  us 
grace  so  to  follow  their  good  example,  that  we  may  con- 
tinue united  to  them  in  fellowship  of  spirit,  and  that  finally 
we  may  be  gathered  together  in  Thy  heavenly  kingdom ; 
through  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord,     Amen. 

The  Confession  of  Sins. 

IVrOST  holy  and  merciful  Father;  "We  acknowledge  and 
■^■^  confess  in  Thy  Presence  :  Our  sinful  nature  prone  to 
evil  and  slothful  in  good  ;  And  all  our  shortcomings  and 
offenses  against  Thee.  Thou  alone  knowest  how  often  we 
have  sinned:  In  wandering  from  Thy  ways;  In  wasting 
Thy  gifts;  In  forgetting  Thy  love.  But  Thou,  O  Lord, 
have  pity  upon  us ;  Who  are  ashamed  and  sorry  for  all 
wherein  we  have  displeased  Thee.  Teach  us  to  hate  our 
errors ;  Cleanse  us  from  our  secret  faults ;  And  forgive 
our  sins ;  For  the  sake  of  Thy  dear  Son  our  Saviour.  And 
O  most  holy  and  loving  Father ;  Send  Thy  purifying  grace 
into  our  hearts,  we  beseech  Thee ;  That  we  may  hence- 
forth live  in  Thy  light  and  walk  in  Thy  ways  ;  According 
to  the  commandments  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.     Amen. 

The  Lokd's  Prayer. 

/^UR  Father  which  art  in  heaven.  Hallowed  be  Thy  Name. 
^^  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be  done  in  earth,  As  it 
is  in  heaven.  Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.  And  for- 
give us  our  debts,  As  we  forgive  our  debtors.  And  lead 
us  not  into  temptation.  But  deliver  us  from  evil :  For  Thine 
is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory,  for  ever. 
Amen. 


FAMILY  PRAYERS.  167 


Forms  of  Grace  Before  Meat. 

T^HE  Lord  make  us  grateful  for  all  His  mercies,  and  add 
-■-   His  blessing,  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

A  LMIGHTY  God,    who  providest  for  us,   nourish  our 
-^-^  souls  with  the  Bread  of  Life  in  Jesus  Christ.     Amen. 

T>LESS  us,  O  Lord,  in  blessing  Thee,  as  we  receive  Thy 
-■^  gift  of  daily  bread.     Amen. 

T^HE  Lord  bless  this  food  to  our  use,  and  us  to  His  ser- 
-*-   vice.     Amen. 

T  ORD,  help  us  to  receive  all  good  things  as  from  Thy 
^^  hand,  and  to  use  them  to  Thy  praise.     Amen. 

XTEAVENLY  Father,  make  us  thankful  to  Thee,  and 
-^-^  mindful  of  others,  as  we  receive  these  blessings,  in 
Jesus'  Name.     Amen. 

"pATHER  in  heaven,  sustain  our  bodies  with  this  food, 
-*-  our  hearts  with  true  friendship,  and  our  souls  with  Thy 
truth,  for  Christ's  sake.     Amen. 

T  ORD  Jesus,  be  our  holy  Guest, 

•^  Our  morning  Joy,  our  evening  Rest; 

And  with  our  daily  bread  impart 

Thy  love  and  peace  to  every  heart.     Amen. 


THE  PSALTER. 

IT  The  following  Selectio7is  may  be  read  as  appropriate  for  certain 
days. 

New  Year's  Bay 8,  13,  37,  38 

Good  Friday 59,  60 

Faster -Day 23,34,44 

Thanksgiving  Bay   ....     21,  35,  38,  39,  57,  58 

Advent 50 

Christinas  Bay 25, 31 

The  End  of  the  Year 32 

A  Bay  of  Hniniliation 18,  28 

Church  Occasions 17,  29,  42,  51 

Missions 25,  35,  42 

National  Bays 55, 61 

In  Time  of  Trouble  .    .    .    :    .    .    7, 14,  27,  33,  54 


SELECTION  1. 

Psalm  1. 

1  BLESSED  is  the  man  that  walketh  not  in  the  counsel 
of  the  ungodly,  nor  standeth  in  the  way  of  sinners :  nor 
sitteth  in  the  seat  of  the  scornful. 

2  But  his  delight  is  in  the  law  of  the  Lord:  and  in  his 
law  doth  he  meditate  day  and  night. 

3  And  he  shall  be  like  a  tree  planted  by  the  rivers  of 
water,  that  bringeth  forth  his  fruit  in  his  season :  his  leaf 
also  shall  not  wither ;  and  whatsoever  he  doetli  shall  pros- 
per. 

4  The  ungodly  are  not  so :  but  are  like  the  chaff  wiiich 
the  wind  driveth  away. 

5  Therefore  the  ungodly  shall  not  stand  in  the  judg- 
ment :  nor  sinners  in  the  congregation  of  the  righteous. 

6  For  the  Lord  knoweth  the  way  of  the  righteous :  but 
the  way  of  the  ungodly  shall  perish. 

Psalm  2. 

7  WHY  do  the  heathen  rage :  and  the  people  imagine 
a  vain  thing  ? 


SELECTION   1.  169 


8  The  kings  of  the  earth  set  themselves,  and  the  rulers 
take^  counsel  together :  against  the  Lord,  and  against  his 
Anointed,  sajing, 

9  Let  us  break  their  bands  asunder :  and  cast  away  their 
cords  from  us. 

10  He  that  sitteth  in  the  heavens  shall  laugh:  the  Lord 
shall  have  them  in  derision. 

11  Then  shall  he  speak  unto  them  in  his  wrath:  and  vex 
them  in  his  sore  displeasure. 

12  Yet  have  I  set  my  King:  upon  my  holy  hill  of  Zion. 

13  I  will  declare  the  decree,  the  Lord  hath  said  unto 
me  :  Thou  art  my  Son,  this  day  have  I  begotten  thee. 

14  Ask  of  me,  and  I  shall  give  thee  the  heathen  for 
thine  inheritance  :  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the  earth  for 
thy  possession. 

15  Thou  Shalt  break  them  with  a  rod  of  iron:  thou  shalt 
dash  them  in  pieces  like  a  potter's  vessel, 

16  Be  wise  now  therefore,  0  ye  kings:  be  instructed,  ye 
judges  of  the  earth. 

17  Serve  the  Lord  with  fear  :  and  rejoice  with  trem- 
bling. 

18  Kiss  the  Son,  lest  he  be  angry,  and  ye  perish  from 
the  way  :  when  his  wrath  is  kindled  but  a  little.  Blessed 
are  all  they  that  put  their  trust  in  him. 

Psalm  4. 

19  HEAR  me  when  I  call,  O  God  of  my  righteousness: 
thou  hast  enlarged  me  when  I  was  in  distress;  have  mercy 
upon  me,  and  hear  my  prayer. 

20  O  ye  sons  of  men,  how  long  will  ye  turn  my  glory 
into  shame:  how  long  will  ye  love  vanity,  and  seek  after 
leasing  ? 

21  But  know  that  the  Lord  hath  set  apart  him  that  is 
godly  for  himself :  the  Lord  will  hear  when  I  call  unto 
him. 

22  Stand  in  awe,  and  sin  not :  commune  with  your  own 
heart  upon  your  bed,  and  be  still. 

23  Offer  the  sacrifices  of  righteousness :  and  put  your 
trust  in  the  Lord. 

24  There  be  many  that  say.  Who  will  show  us  any 
good  :  Lord,  lift  thou  up  the  light  of  thy  countenance  upon 
us. 


170  THE   PSALTER. 


25  Thou  hast  put  gladness  in  my  heart:  more  than  in 
the  time  that  their  corn  and  tlieir  wine  increased. 

26  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace,  and  sleep:  for  thou, 
Lord,  only  makest  me  dwell  in  safety. 

SELECTION  2. 

Psalm  5 : 1-7. 

1  GIVE  ear  to  my  words,  O  Lord :  consider  my  medita- 
tion. 

2  Hearken  unto  the  voice  of  my  cry,  my  King,  and  my 
God  :  for  unto  thee  will  I  pray. 

3  My  voice  shalt  thou  hear  in  the  morning,  O  Lord  :  in 
the  morning  will  I  direct  my  prayer  unto  thee,  and  will 
look  up. 

4  For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  hath  pleasure  in  wicked- 
ness: neither  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee. 

5  The  foolish  shall  not  stand  in  thy  sight:  thou  hatest 
all  workers  of  iniquity, 

6  Thou  shalt  destroy  them  that  speak  leasing:  the  Lord 
will  abhor  the  bloody  and  deceitful  man. 

7  But  as  for  me,  I  will  come  into  thy  house  in  the  multi- 
tude of  thy  mercy  :  and  in  thy  fear  will  I  worship  toward 
thy  holy  temple. 

Psalm  8. 

8  O  LORD  our  Lord,  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  earth  :  who  hast  set  thy  glory  above  the  heavens  ! 

9  Out  of  the  mouth  of  babes  and  sucklings  hast  thou 
ordained  strength  because  of  thine  enemies :  that  thou 
mightest  still  the  enemy  and  the  avenger. 

io  When  I  consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy  lingers : 
the  moon  and  the  stars,  which  thou  hast  ordained ; 

11  What  is  man,  that  thou  art  mindful  of  him  :  and  the 
son  of  man,  that  thou  visitest  him  ? 

12  For  thou  hast  made  him  a  little  lower  than  the  angels  : 
and  hast  crowned  him  with  glory  and  honour. 

13  Thou  madest  him  to  have  dominion  over  the  works  of 
thy  hands :  thou  hast  put  all  things  under  his  feet ; 

14  All  sheep  and  oxen:  yea,  and  the  beasts  of  the  field  ; 

15  The  fowl  of  the  air,  and  the  fish  of  the  sea  ;  and  what- 
soever passeth  through  the  paths  of  the  seas. 


SELECTION  3.  171 


16  O  Lord  our  Lord:  how  excellent  is  thy  name  in  all 
the  earth ! 

Psalm  11. 

17  IN  the  Lord  put  I  my  trust :  how  say  ye  to  my  soul, 
Flee  as  a  bird  to  your  mountain  ? 

18  For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow,  they  make  ready 
their  arrow  upon  the  string  ;  that  they  may  privily  shoot  at 
the  upright  in  heart. 

19  If  the  foundations  be  destroyed:  what  can  the  right- 
eous do  ? 

20  The  Lord  is  in  his  holy  temple,  the  Lord's  throne  is  in 
heaven :  his  eyes  behold,  his  eyelids  try  the  children  of 
men. 

21  The  Lord  trieth  the  righteous:  but  the  wicked  and 
him  that  loveth  violence  his  soul  hateth, 

22  Upon  the  wicked  he  shall  rain  snares,  fire  and  brim- 
stone, and  a  horrible  tempest :  this  shall  be  the  portion  of 
their  cup. 

28  For  the  righteous  Lord  loveth  righteousness  :  his 
countenance  doth  behold  the  upright. 

SELECTION  3. 

Psalm  13. 

1  HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  O  Lord :  for  ever  ? 
how  long  wilt  thou  hide  thy  face  from  me  ? 

2  How  long  shall  I  take  counsel  in  my  soul,  having  sor- 
row in  my  heart  daily  :  how  long  shall  mine  enemy  be 
exalted  over  me  ? 

3  Consider  and  hear  me,  O  Lord  my  God  :  lighten  mine 
eyes,  lest  I  sleep  the  sleep  of  death ; 

4  Lest  mine  enemy  say,  I  have  prevailed  against  him  ; 
and  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice  when  I  am  moved. 

5  But  I  have  trusted  in  thy  mercy  :  my  heart  shall  re- 
joice in  thy  salvation. 

6  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord:  because  he  hath  dealt 
bountifully  with  me. 

Psalm  15. 

7  LORD,  who  shall  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  :  who  shall 
dwell  in  thy  holy  hill  ? 


172  THE   PSALTER. 


8  He  that  walketh  uprightly  :  and  worketh  righteous- 
ness, and  speaketh  the  truth  in  his  heart. 

9  He  that  backbiteth  not  with  his  tongue,  nor  doeth  evil 
to  his  neighbour  :  nor  taketh  up  a  reproach  against  his 
neighbour. 

10  In  whose  e3"es  a  vile  person  is  contemned;  but  he 
honoureth  them  that  fear  the  Lord:  he  that  sweareth  to 
his  own  hurt,  and  changeth  not. 

11  He  that  putteth  not  out  liis  money  to  usury,  nor 
taketh  reward  against  the  innocent :  he  that  doeth  these 
things  shall  never  be  moved. 

Psalm  16. 

12  PRESERVE  me,  O  God  :  for  in  thee  do  I  put  my 
trust. 

13  O  my  soul,  thou  hast  said  unto  the  Lord:  Thou  art 
my  Lord,  my  goodness  extendeth  not  to  thee  ; 

14  But  to  the  saints  that  are  in  the  earth:  and  to  the  ex- 
cellent, in  whom  is  all  my  delight. 

15  Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied  that  hasten  after  an- 
other god  :  their  drink  offerings  of  blood  will  I  not  offer, 
nor  take  up  their  names  into  my  lips. 

16  The  Lord  is  the  portion  of  mine  inheritance  and  of 
my  cup :  thou  maintainest  my  lot. 

17  The  lines  are  fallen  unto  me  in  pleasant  places:  yea, 
I  have  a  goodly  heritage. 

18  I  will  bless  the  Lord,  wiio  hath  given  me  counsel: 
my  reins  also  instruct  me  in  the  night  seasons. 

19  I  have  set  the  Lord  always  before  me:  because  he  is 
at  my  right  hand,  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

20  Therefore  my  heart  is  glad,  and  my  glory  rejoiceth: 
my  flesh  also  shall  rest  in  hope. 

31  For  thou  wilt  not  leave  my  soul  in  hell :  neither  wilt 
thou  suffer  thine  Holy  One  to  see  corruption. 

22  Thou  wilt  show^  me  the  path  of  life ;  in  thy  presence 
is  fulness  of  joy:  at  thy  right  hand  there  are  pleasures  for 
evermore. 

SELECTION  4. 

Psalm  17:  1-9,15. 
1  HEAR  the  right,  O  Lord,  attend  unto  my  cry :  give 
ear  unto  my  prayer,  that  goeth  not  out  of  feigned  lips. 


SELECTION   4.  173 


2  Let  my  sentence  come  forth  from  thy  presence :  let 
tliine  eyes  behold  the  things  that  are  equal. 

3  Thou  hast  proved  mine  heart,  thou  hast  visited  me  in 
the  night;  thou  hast  tried  me,  and  shalt  find  nothing:  I  am 
purposed  that  my  mouth  shall  not  transgress. 

4  Concerning  the  works  of  men,  by  the  word  of  thy 
lips :  I  have  kept  me  from  the  paths  of  the  destroyer. 

5  Hold  up  my  goings  in  thy  paths:  that  my  footsteps 
slip  not. 

6  I  have  called  upon  thee,  for  thou  wilt  hear  me,  O 
God :  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  hear  my  speech. 

7  Show  thy  marvellous  loving-kindness,  O  thou  that 
savest  by  thy  right  hand  them  which  put  their  trust  in 
thee :  from  those  that  rise  up  against  them. 

8  Keep  me  as  the  apple  of  the  ej^e :  hide  me  under  the 
shadow  of  thy  wings, 

9  From  the  wicked  that  oppress  me :  from  my  deadly 
enemies,  who  compass  me  about. 

10  As  for  me,  I  will  behold  thy  face  in  righteousness:  I 
shall  be  satisfied,  when  I  awake,  with  thy  likeness. 

Psalm  18:  1-19. 

11  I  WILL  love  thee:  O  Lord,  my  strength. 

12  The  Lord  is  my  rock,  and  my  fortress,  and  my  deliv- 
erer: my  God,  my  strength,  in  whom  I  will  trust;  my 
buckler,  and  the  horn  of  my  salvation,  and  my  high  tower. 

13  I  will  call  upon  the  Lord,  who  is  worthy  to  be  praised : 
so  shall  I  be  saved  from  mine  enemies. 

14  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me:  and  the  floods 
of  ungodly  men  made  me  afraid. 

15  The  sorrows  of  hell  compassed  me  about:  the  snares 
of  death  prevented  me. 

16  In  my  distress  I  called  upon  the  Lord,  and  cried  unto 
my  God :  he  heard  my  voice  out  of  his  temple,  and  my  cry 
came  before  him,  even  into  his  ears. 

17  Then  the  earth  shook  and  trembled:  the  foundations 
also  of  the  hills  moved  and  were  shaken,  because  he  was 
wroth. 

18  There  went  up  a  smoke  out  of  his  nostrils:  and  fire 
out  of  his  mouth  devoured,  coals  were  kindled  by  it. 

19  He  bowed  the  heavens  also,  and  came  down:  and 
darkness  was  under  his  feet. 


174  THE   PSALTER. 


20  And  he  rode  upon  a  clierub,  and  did  % :  yea,  he  did 
fly  upon  the  wings  of  the  wind. 

21  He  made  darkness  his  secret  place:  his  pavilion 
round  about  him  were  dark  waters  and  thick  clouds  of  the 
skies. 

22  At  the  brightness  that  was  before  him  his  thick  clouds 
passed :  hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

23  The  Lord  also  thundered  in  the  heavens,  and  the 
Highest  gave  his  voice:  hail  stones  and  coals  of  fire. 

24  Yea,  he  sent  out  his  arrows,  and  scattered  them :  and 
he  shot  out  lightnings,  and  discomfited  them. 

25  Then  the  channels  of  waters  were  seen,  and  the  foun- 
dations of  the  world  were  discovered  at  thy  rebuke,  O 
Lord :  at  the  blast  of  the  breath  of  th}^  nostrils. 

26  He  sent  from  above,  he  took  me :  he  drew  me  out  of 
many  w^aters. 

27  He  delivered  me  from  my  strong  enemy,  and  from 
them  which  hated  me:  for  they  were  too  strong  for  me. 

28  They  prevented  me  in  the  day  of  my  calamity  :  but 
the  Lord  was  my  stay. 

29  He  brought  me  forth  also  into  a  large  place :  he  de- 
livered me,  because  he  delighted  in  me. 

SELECTION  6. 

Psalm  18:  25-35. 

1  WITH  the  merciful  thou  wilt  show  thyself  merciful : 
with  an  upright  man  thou  wilt  show  thyself  upright ; 

2  With  the  pure  thou  wilt  show  thyself  pure  :  and  with 
the  froward  thou  wilt  show  thyself  froward. 

3  For  thou  wult  save  the  afflicted  people:  but  wilt  bring 
down  high  looks. 

4  For  thou  wilt  light  my  candle  :  the  Lord  my  God  will 
enlighten  my  darkness. 

5  For  by  thee  I  have  run  through  a  troop  :  and  by  my 
God  have  I  leaped  over  a  wall. 

6  As  for  God,  his  way  is  perfect:  the  word  of  the  Lord 
is  tried ;  he  is  a  buckler  to  all  those  that  trust  in  him. 

7  For  who  is  God  save  the  Lord:  or  who  is  a  rock  save 
our  God  ? 

8  It  is  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength:  and  maketh 
my  way  perfect. 


SELECTION  5.  175 


9  He  maketb  my  feet  like  hinds'  feet :  and  setteth  me 
upon  my  high  places. 

10  He  teacheth  my  hands  to  war  :  so  that  a  bow  of  steel 
is  broken  by  mine  arms. 

11  Thou  hast  also  given  me  the  shield  of  thy  salvation: 
and  thy  right  hand  hath  holden  me  up,  and  thy  gentleness 
hath  made  me  great. 

Psalm  19. 

12  THE  heavens  declare  the  glory  of  God  :  and  the 
firmament  showeth  his  haudywork, 

13  Day  unto  day  uttereth  speech :  and  night  unto  night 
showeth  knowledge. 

14  There  is  no  speech  nor  language :  where  their  voice 
is  not  heard. 

15  Their  line  is  gone  out  through  all  the  earth,  and  their 
words  to  the  end  of  the  world:  In  them  hath  he  set  a  tab- 
ernacle for  the  sun, 

16  Which  is  as  a  bridegroom  coming  out  of  his  chamber: 
and  rejoiceth  as  a  strong  man  to  run  a  race. 

17  His  going  forth  is  from  the  end  of  the  heaven,  and 
his  circuit  unto  the  ends  of  it :  and  there  is  nothing  hid 
from  the  heat  thereof. 

18  The  law  of  the  Lord  is  perfect,  converting  the  soul : 
the  testimony  of  the  Lord  is  sure,  making  wise  the  sim- 
ple. 

19  The  statutes  of  the  Lord  are  right,  rejoicing  the 
heart :  the  commandment  of  the  Lord  is  pure,  enlighten- 
ing the  eyes. 

20  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  clean,  enduring  for  ever:  the 
judgments  of  the  Lord  are  true  and  righteous  altogether. 

21  More  to  be  desired  are  they  than  gold,  yea,  than 
much  fine  gold:  sweeter  also  than  honey  and  the  honey- 
comb. 

22  Moreover  by  them  is  thy  servant  warned:  and  in 
keeping  of  them  there  is  great  reward. 

23  Who  can  understand  his  errors :  cleanse  thou  me 
from  secret  faults. 

24  Keep  back  thy  servant  also  from  presumptuous  sins  ; 
let  them  not  have  dominion  over  me :  then  shall  I  be  up- 
right, and  I  shall  be  innocent  from  the  great  transgres- 
sion. 


176  THE   PSALTER. 

25  Let  the  words  of  my  mouth,  and  the  meditation  of 
my  heart,  be  acceptable  in  thy  sight :  O  Lord,  my  strength, 
and  my  redeemer. 

SELECTION  6. 

Psalm  20. 

1  THE  Lord  hear  thee  in  the  day  of  trouble:  the  name 
of  the  God  of  Jacob  defend  thee  ; 

2  Send  thee  help  from  the  sanctuary  :  and  strengthen 
thee  out  of  Zion  ; 

3  Remember  all  thy  offerings :  and  accept  thy  burnt 
sacrifice ; 

4  Grant  thee  according  to  thine  own  heart:  and  fulfil 
all  thy  counsel. 

5  We  will  rejoice  in  thy  salvation,  and  in  the  name  of 
our  God  we  will  set  up  our  banners :  the  Lord  fulfil  all  thy 
petitions. 

_  6  Now  know  I  that  the  Lord  saveth  his  anointed :  he 
will  hear  him  from  his  holy  heaven  with  the  saving  strength 
of  his  right  hand. 

_  7  Some  trust  in  chariots,  and  some  in  horses  :  but  we 
will  remember  the  name  of  the  Lord  our  God. 

8  They  are  brought  down  and  fallen  :  but  we  are  risen, 
and  stand  upright. 

9  Save,  Lord  :  let  the  king  hear  us  when  we  call. 

Psalm  23. 

10  THE  Lord  is  my  shepherd  :  I  shall  not  want. 

11  He  maketh  me  to  lie  down  in  green  pastures:  he 
leadeth  me  beside  the  still  waters. 

12  He  restoreth  my  soul:  he  leadeth  me  in  the  paths  of 
righteousness  for  his  name's  sake. 

13  Yea,  though  I  w^alk  through  the  valley  of  the  shadow 
of  death,  I  will  fear  no  evil :  for  thou  art  with  me;  thy  rod 
and  thy  staff  they  comfort  me. 

14  Thou  preparest  a  table  before  me  in  the  presence  of 
mine  enemies:  thou  anointest  my  head  with  oil;  my  cup 
runneth  over. 

15  Surely  goodness  and  mercy  shall  follow  me  all  the 
days  of  my  life :  and  I  will  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord 
for  ever. 


SELECTION  7.  177 


Psalm  24, 

16  THE  earth  is  the  Lord's,  and  the  fulness  thereof:  the 
world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein, 

17  For  he  hath  founded  it  upon  the  seas:  and  established 
it  upon  the  floods, 

18  Who  shall  ascend  into  the  hill  of  the  Lord:  or  who 
shall  stand  in  his  holy  place  ? 

19  He  that  hath  clean  hands,  and  a  pure  heart:  who 
hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul  unto  vanity,  nor  sworn  deceit- 
fully, 

20  He  shall  receive  the  blessing  from  the  Lord :  and  right- 
eousness from  the  God  of  his  salvation, 

21  This  is  the  generation  of  them  that  seek  him:  that 
seek  thy  face,  O  Jacob, 

22  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates  ;  and  be  ye  lifted  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors:  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come 
in. 

23  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  :  The  Lord  strong  and 
mighty,  the  Lord  mighty  in  battle. 

24  Lift  up  your  heads,  O  ye  gates ;  even  lift  them  up, 
ye  everlasting  doors:  and  the  King  of  glory  shall  come  in, 

25  Who  is  this  King  of  glory  :  The  Lord  of  hosts,  he  is 
the  King  of  glory, 

SELECTION  7. 

Psalm  25. 

1  UNTO  thee,  O  Lord  :  do  I  lift  up  my  soul, 

2  O  my  God,  I  trust  in  thee:  let  me  not  be  ashamed,  let 
not  mine  enemies  triumph  over  me, 

3  Yea,  let  none  that  wait  on  thee  be  ashamed :  let  them 
be  ashamed  which  transgress  without  cause, 

4  Show  me  thy  waj^s,  O  Lord:  teach  me  thy  paths, 

5  Lead  me  in  thy  truth,  and  teach  me :  for  thou  art  the 
God  of  my  salvation;  on  thee  do  I  wait  all  the  day. 

6  Remember,  O  Lord,  thy  tender  mercies  and  thy  lov- 
ing-kindnesses: for  they  have  been  ever  of  old. 

7  Remember  not  the  sins  of  my  youth,  nor  my  trans- 
gressions: according  to  thy  mercy  remember  thou  me  for 
thy  goodness'  sake,  O  Lord, 

8  Good  and  upright  is  the  Lord :  therefore  will  he  teach 
sinners  in  the  way. 


178  THE   PSALTER. 


9  The  meek  will  he  guide  in  judgment:  and  the  meek 
will  he  teach  hi?  way. 

10  All  the  paths  of  the  Lord  are  mercy  and  truth:  unto 
such  as  keep  his  covenant  and  his  testimonies. 

11  For  thy  name's  sake,  O  Lord:  pardon  mine  iniquity; 
for  it  is  great 

12  What  man  is  he  that  feareth  the  Lord :  him  shall  he 
teach  in  the  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

13  His  soul  siiall  dwell  at  ease:  and  his  seed  shall  inherit 
the  earth. 

14  The  secret  of  the  Lord  is  with  them  that  fear  him : 
and  he  will  show  them  his  covenant. 

15  Mine  eyes  are  ever  toward  the  Lord:   for  he  shall 
pluck  my  feet  out  of  the  net. 

16  Turn  thee  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me:  for  I 
am  desolate  and  afflicted. 

17  The  troubles  of  my  heart  are  enlarged :  O  bring  thou 
me  out  of  my  distresses. 

18  Look  upon  mine  affliction  and  my  pain:  and  forgive 
all  my  sins, 

19  Consider  mine  enemies,  for  they  are  many:  and  they 
hate  me  with  cruel  hatred. 

20  O  keep   my  soul,  and  deliver  me:   let  me  not  be 
ashamed ;  for  I  put  my  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  integrity  and  uprightness  preserve  me :  for  I  wait 
on  thee. 

22  Redeem  Israel,  O  God:  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

SELECTION  8. 

Psalm  26:  8-12. 

1  LORD,  I  have  loved  the  habitation  of  thy  house :  and 
the  place  where  thine  honour  dwelleth. 

2  Gather  not  my  soul  with  sinners:  nor  my  life  with 
bloody  men, 

3  In  whose  hands  is  mischief:  and  their  right  hand  is 
full  of  bribes. 

4  But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  in  mine  integrity :  redeem 
me,  and  be  merciful  unto  me. 

5  My  foot  standeth  in  an  even  place :  in  the  congrega- 
tions will  I  bless  the  Lord. 


SELECTION  8.  179 


Psalm  27. 

6  THE  Lord  is  my  light  and  my  salvation ;  whom  shall 
I  fear:  the  Lord  is  the  strength  of  my  life;  of  whom 
shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

7  When  the  wicked,  even  mine  enemies  and  my  foes, 
came  npon  me  to  eat  up  my  flesh  :  they  stumbled  and 
fell. 

8  Though  a  host  should  encamp  against  me,  my  heart 
shall  not  fear :  though  war  should  rise  against  me,  in  this 
will  I  be  confident. 

9  One  thing  have  I  desired  of  the  Lord,  that  will  I  seek 
after:  that  I  may  dwell  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  all  the 
days  of  my  life,  to  behold  the  beauty  of  the  Lord,  and  to 
inquire  in  his  temple. 

10  For  in  the  time  of  trouble  he  shall  hide  me  in  his 
pavilion  :  in  the  secret  of  his  tabernacle  shall  he  hide  me  ; 
he  shall  set  me  up  upon  a  rock. 

11  And  now  shall  mine  head  be  lifted  up  above  mine 
enemies  round  about  me  :  therefore  will  I  offer  in  his  tab- 
ernacle sacrifices  of  joy ;  I  will  sing,  yea,  I  will  sing  praises 
unto  the  Lord. 

12  Hear,  O  Lord,  when  I  cry  with  my  voice :  have 
mercy  also  upon  me,  and  answer  me. 

13  When  thou  saidst,  Seek  ye  my  face :  my  heart  said 
unto  thee,  Thy  face,  Lord,  will  I  seek. 

14  Hide  not  thy  face  far  from  me ;  put  not  thy  servant 
away  in  anger:  thou  hast  been  my  help;  leave  me  not, 
neither  forsake  me,  O  God  of  my  salvation. 

15  When  my  father  and  my  mother  forsake  me :  then 
the  Lord  will  take  me  up. 

16  Teach  me  thy  way,  O  Lord :  and  lead  me  in  a  plain 
path,  because  of  mine  enemies. 

17  Deliver  me  not  over  unto  the  will  of  mine  enemies : 
for  false  witnesses  are  risen  up  against  me,  and  such  as 
breathe  out  cruelty. 

18  I  had  fainted:  unless  I  had  believed  to  see  the  good- 
ness of  the  Lord  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

19  Wait  on  the  Lord  :  be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall 
strengthen  thine  heart ;  wait,  I  say,  on  the  Lord. 

20  BLESSED  be  the  Lord :  because  he  hath  heard  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 


180  THE   PSALTER. 


21  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  my  shield  ;  my  heart 
trusted  in  him,  and  I  am  helped  :  therefore  my  heart  greatly 
rejoiceth;  and  with  my  song  will  I  praise  him. 

22  The  Lord  is  their  strength:  and  he  is  the  saving 
strcDgth  of  his  anointed. 

23  Save  thy  people,  and  bless  thine  inheritance:  feed 
them  also,  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

SELECTION  9. 

Psalm  28:  6-9. 

1  GIVE  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  mighty  :  give  unto  the 
Lord  glory  and  strength. 

2  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name: 
worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness. 

3  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  upon  the  waters  :  the  God 
of  glory  thundereth ;  the  Lord  is  upon  many  waters. 

4  The  voice  of  the  Lord  is  powerful :  the  voice  of  the 
Lord  is  full  of  majesty. 

5  The  voice  of  the  Lord  breaketh  the  cedars :  yea,  the 
Lord  breaketh  the  cedars  of  Lebanon. 

6  He  maketh  them  also  to  skip  like  a  calf :  Lebanon  and 
Sirion  like  a  young  unicorn. 

7  The  voice  of  the  Lord  :  divideth  the  flames  of  fire. 

8  The  voice  of  the  Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness :  the 
Lord  shaketh  the  wilderness  of  Kadesh. 

9  The  voice  of  the  Lord  maketh  the  hinds  to  calve,  and 
discovereth  the  forests:  and  in  his  temple  doth  every  one 
speak  of  his  glory. 

10  The  Lord  sittethupon  the  flood:  yea,  the  Lord  sitteth 
King  for  ever. 

11  The  Lord  will  give  strength  unto  his  people:  the 
Lord  will  bless  his  people  with  peace. 

Psalm  29. 

12  I  WILL  extol  thee,  O  Lord,  for  thou  hast  lifted  me 
up:  and  hast  not  made  my  foes  to  rejoice  over  me. 

13  O  Lord  mj'  God,  I  cried  unto  thee:  and  thou  hast 
healed  me. 

14  O  Lord,  thou  hast  brought  up  my  soul  from  the 
grave  :  thou  hast  kept  me  alive,  that  I  should  not  go  down 
to  the  pit. 


SELECTION  10.  igl 


15  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  O  ye  saints  of  liis  :  and  Hve 
thanks  at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

16  For  his  anger  endureth  but  a  moment ;  in  his  favour  is 
life:  weeping  may  endure  for  a  night,  but  ioy  cometh  in 
the  mornmg. 

17  And  in  my  prosperity  I  said:  I  shall  never  be  moved 

18  Lord,  by  thy  favour  thou  hast  made  my  mountain  to 
stand  strong:  thou  didst  hide  thy  face,  and  I  was  troubled 

19  I  cned  to  thee,  O  Lord  :  and  unto  the  Lord  I  made 
supplication. 

20  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood,  when  I  o-q  down  to 
the  pit :  Shall  the  dust  praise  thee?  shall  it  declare  thv 
truth?  -^ 

21  Hear,  O  Lord,  and  have  mercy  upon  me  •  Lord  be 
thou  my  helper. 

22  Thou  hast  turned  for  me  my  mourning  into  dancing:  • 
thou  hast  put  off  my  sackcloth,  and  girded  me  with  glad- 
ness; ° 

23  To  the  end  that  my  glory  may  sing  praise  to  thee,  and 
not  be  silent :  O  Lord  my  God,  I  will  give  thanks  unto 
thee  for  ever. 

SELECTION  lO. 

Psalm  31 :  1-5,  15-lG,  19-24. 

1  m  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust :  let  me  never  be 
ashamed  ;  deliver  me  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Bow  down  thine  ear  to  me ;  deliver  me  speedilv  •  be 
thou  my  strong  rock,  for  a  house  of  defense  to  save  me 

3  For  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress  :  therefore  for 
thy  name  s  sake  lead  me,  and  guide  me. 

4  Pull  me  out  of  the  net  that  they  have  laid  privilv  for 
me  :  for  thou  art  my  strength. 

5  Into  thine  hand  I  commit  my  spirit:  thou  hast  re- 
deemed me,  O  Lord  God  of  truth. 

6  My  times  are  in  thy  hand:  deliver  me  from  the  hand 
of  mine  enemies,  and  from  them  that  persecute  me. 

7  Make  thy  face  to  shine  upon  thy  servant :  save  me 
tor  thy  mercies'  sake. 

8  Oh  how  great  is  thy  goodness,  which  thou  hast  laid 
up  tor  them  that  fear  thee :  which  thou  hast  wrought  for 
them  that  trust  in  thee  before  the  sons  of  men  ' 


182  THE   PSALTER. 


9  Thou  slialt  hide  them  in  the  secret  of  thy  presence 
from  the  pride  of  man :  thou  shalt  keep  them  secretly  in  a 
pavilion  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

10  Blessed  be  the  Lord  :  for  he  hath  showed  me  his 
marvellous  kindness  in  a  strong  city. 

11  For  I  said  in  my  haste,  I  am  cut  off  from  before  thine 
eyes:  nevertheless  thou  heardest  the  voice  of  my  supplica- 
tions when  I  cried  unto  thee. 

12  O  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints  :  for  the  Lord  pre- 
serveth  the  faithful,  and  plentifull}'-  rewardeth  the  proud 
doer. 

13  Be  of  good  courage,  and  he  shall  strengthen  your 
heart :  all  ye  that  hope  in  the  Lord. 

Psalm  32, 

14  BLESSED  is  he  whose  transgression  is  forgiven : 
whose  sin  is  covered. 

15  Blessed  is  the  man  unto  whom  the  Lord  imputeth  not 
iniquity  :  and  in  whose  spirit  there  is  no  guile. 

16  When  I  kept  silence ;  my  bones  waxed  old  through 
my  roaring  all  the  day  long. 

17  For  day  and  night  thy  hand  was  heavy  upon  me  :  my 
moisture  is  turned  into  the  drought  of  summer. 

18  I  acknowledged  my  sin  unto  thee,  and  mine  iniquity 
have  I  not  hid  :  I  said,  I  will  confess  my  transgressions 
unto  the  Lord ;  and  thou  forgavest  the  iniquity  of  my 
sin. 

19  For  this  shall  every  one  that  is  godly  pray  unto  thee 
in  a  time  when  thou  mayest  be  found  :  surel}^  in  the  floods 
of  great  waters  they  shall  not  come  nigh  unto  him. 

20  Thou  art  my  hiding  place ;  thou  shalt  preserve  me 
from  trouble :  thou  shalt  compass  me  about  with  songs  of 
deliverance. 

21  I  will  instruct  thee  and  teach  thee  in  the  way  which 
thou  shalt  go:  I  will  guide  thee  with  mine  eye. 

22  Be  ye  not  as  the  horse,  or  as  the  mule,  which  have  no 
understanding  :  whose  mouth  must  be  held  in  with  bit  and 
bridle,  lest  they  come  near  unto  thee. 

23  Many  sorrows  shall  be  to  the  wicked  :  but  he  that 
trusteth  in  the  Lord,  mercy  shall  compass  him  about. 

24  Be  glad  in  the  Lord,  and  rejoice,  ye  righteous:  and 
shout  for  joy,  all  ye  that  are  upright  in  heart. 


SELECTION  11.  183 


SELECTION  11. 

Psalm  33. 

1  REJOICE  in  the  Lord,  O  ye  righteous :  for  praise  is 
comely  for  the  upright. 

2  Praise  the  Lord  with  harp :  sing  unto  him  with  the 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings. 

3  Sing  unto  him  a  new  song  :  play  skilfully  with  a  loud 
noise. 

4  For  the  word  of  the  Lord  is  right :  and  all  his  works 
are  done  in  truth. 

5  He  loveth  righteousness  and  judgment:  the  earth  is 
full  of  the  goodness  of  the  Lord. 

6  By  the  word  of  the  Lord  were  the  heavens  made  :  and 
all  the  host  of  them  by  the  breath  of  his  mouth. 

7  He  gathereth  the  waters  of  the  sea  together  as  a  heap ; 
he  layeth  up  the  depth  in  storehouses. 

8  Let  all  the  earth  fear  the  Lord:  let  all  the  inhabitants 
of  the  world  stand  in  awe  of  him. 

9  For  he  spake,  and  it  was  done :  he  commanded,  and 
it  stood  fast. 

10  The  Lord  bringeth  the  counsel  of  the  heathen  to 
nought:  he  maketh  the  devices  of  the  people  of  none 
effect. 

11  The  counsel  of  the  Lord  standeth  for  ever  :  the 
thoughts  of  his  heart  to  all  generations. 

12  Blessed  is  the  nation  whose  God  is  the  Lord  :  and  the 
people  whom  he  hath  chosen  for  his  own  inheritance. 

13  The  Lord  looketh  from  heaven  :  he  beholdeth  all  the 
sons  of  men. 

14  From  the  place  of  his  habitation :  he  looketh  upon  all 
the  inhabitants  of  the  earth. 

15  He  fashioneth  their  hearts  alike  :  he  considereth  all 
their  works. 

16  There  is  no  king  saved  by  the  multitude  of  a  host : 
a  mighty  man  is  not  delivered  by  much  strength. 

17  A  horse  is  a  vain  thing  for  safety  :  neither  shall  he 
deliver  any  by  his  great  strength. 

18  Behold,  the  eye  of  the  Lord  is  upon  them  that  fear 
him.:  upon  them  that  hope  in  his  mercy  ; 

19  To  deliver  their  soul  from  death:  and  to  keep  them 
alive  in  famine. 


184  THE  PSALTER. 


20  Our  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  :  he  is  our  help  and  our 
shield. 

21  For  our  heart  shall  rejoice  in  him:  because  we  have 
trusted  in  his  holy  name. 

22  Let  thy  mercy,  O  Lord,  be  upon  us :  according  as  we 
hope  in  thee. 

SELECTION  12. 

Psalm  34. 

1  I  WILL  bless  the  Lord  at  all  times :  his  praise  shall 
continually  be  in  m}'-  mouth. 

2  My  soul  shall  make  her  boast  in  the  Lord  :  the  humble 
shall  hear  thereof,  and  be  glad. 

3  O  magnify  the  Lord  with  me :  and  let  us  exalt  his 
name  together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  and  he  heard  me :  and  delivered 
me  from  all  my  fears. 

5  They  looked  unto  him,  and  were  lightened  :  and  their 
faces  were  not  ashamed. 

6  This  poor  man  cried,  and  the  Lord  heard  him :  and 
saved  him  out  of  all  his  troubles. 

7  The  angel  of  the  Lord  encampeth  round  about  them 
that  fear  him  :  and  delivereth  them. 

8  O  taste  and  see  that  the  Lord  is  good :  blessed  is  the 
man  that  trusteth  in  him. 

9  0  fear  the  Lord,  ye  his  saints  :  for  there  is  no  want 
to  them  that  fear  him. 

10  The  young  lions  do  lack,  and  suffer  hunger: but  they 
that  seek  the  Lord  shall  not  want  any  good  thing. 

11  Come,  ye  children,  hearken  unto  me:  I  will  teach  you 
the  fear  of  the  Lord. 

12  What  man  is  he  that  desireth  life :  and  loveth  many 
days,  that  he  may  see  good  ? 

13  Keep  thy  tongue  from  evil:  and  thy  lips  from  speak- 
ing guile. 

14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  :  seek  peace,  and  pur- 
sue it. 

15  The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  upon  the  righteous :  and  his 
ears  are  open  unto  their  cry. 

16  The  face  of  the  Lord  is  against  them  that  do  evil :  to 
cut  off  the  remembrance  of  them  from  the  earth. 


SELECTION  13.  185 


17  The  righteous  cry,  and  the  Lord  heareth  :  and  deliv- 
ereth  them  out  of  all  their  troubles. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  them  that  are  of  a  broken 
heart :  and  saveth  such  as  be  of  a  contrite  spirit. 

19  Many  are  the  afflictions  of  the  righteous:  but  the 
Lord  delivereth  him  out  of  them  all. 

20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones:  not  one  of  them  is  broken. 

21  Evil  shall  slay  the  wicked :  and  they  that  hate  the 
righteous  shall  be  desolate. 

22  The  Lord  rcdeemeth  the  soul  of  his  servants:  and 
none  of  them  that  trust  in  him  shall  be  desolate. 

Psalm  36:  5-10. 

23  THY  mercy,  O  Lord,  is  in  the  heavens  :  and  thy  faith- 
fulness reacheth  unto  the  clouds. 

24  Thy  righteousness  is  like  the  great  mountains :  thy 
judgments  are  a  great  deep  :  O  Lord,  thou  preservest  man 
and  beast. 

25  How  excellent  is  thy  loving-kindness,  0  God  :  there- 
fore the  children  of  men  put  their  trust  under  the  shadow 
of  thy  wings. 

26  They  shall  be  abundantly  satisfied  with  the  fatness  of 
thy  house  :  and  thou  shalt  make  them  drink  of  the  river  of 
thy  pleasures. 

27  For  with  thee  is  the  fountain  of  life :  in  thy  light  shall 
we  see  light. 

28  O  continue  thy  loving-kindness  unto  them  that  know 
thee:  and  thy  righteousness  to  the  upright  in  heart. 

SELECTION   13. 

Psalm  37:  1-9,23-40. 

1  FRET  not  thyself  because  of  evil  doers:  neither  be 
envious  against  the  workers  of  iniquity, 

2  For  they  shall  soon  be  cut  down  like  the  grass  :  and 
wither  as  the  green  herb. 

3  Trust  in  the  Lord,  and  do  good  :  so  shalt  thou  dwell 
in  the  land,  and  verily  thou  shalt  be  fed. 

4  Delight  thyself  also  in  the  Lord :  and  he  shall  give 
thee  the  desires  of  thine  heart. 

5  Commit  thy  way  unto  the  Lord  :  trust  also  in  him ; 
and  he  shaU  bring  it  to  pass. 


186  THE  PSALTER. 


6  And  he  shall  bring  forth  thy  righteousness  as  the 
light:  and  thy  judgment  as  the  noonday. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  wait  patiently  for  him  :  fret  not 
thyself  because  of  him  who  prospereth  in  his  way,  because 
of  the  man  who  bringeth  wicked  devices  to  pass. 

8  Cease  from  anger,  and  forsake  wrath  :  fret  not  thyself 
in  any  wise  to  do  evil. 

9  For  evil  doers  shall  be  cut  off :  but  those  that  wait 
upon  the  Lord,  they  shall  inherit  the  earth. 

10  The  steps  of  a  good  man  are  ordered  by  the  Lord  : 
and  he  delighteth  in  his  way. 

11  Though  he  fall,  he  shall  not  be  utterly  cast  down:  for 
the  Lord  upholdeth  him  with  his  hand. 

12  I  have  been  young,  and  now  am  old :  yet  have  I 
not  seen  the  righteous  forsaken,  nor  his  seed  begging 
bread. 

13  He  is  ever  merciful,  and  lendeth:  and  his  seed  is 
blessed. 

14  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good :  and  dwell  for  ever- 
more. 

15  For  the  Lord  loveth  judgment,  and  forsaketh  not  his 
saints,  they  are  preserved  for  ever  :  but  the  seed  of  the 
wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

16  The  righteous  shall  inherit  the  land  :  and  dwell  therein 
for  ever. 

17  The  mouth  of  the  righteous  speaketh  wisdom:  and 
his  tongue  talketh  of  judgment. 

18  The  law  of  his  God  is  in  his  heart:  none  of  his  steps 
shall  slide. 

19  The  wicked  watcheth  the  righteous:  and  seeketh  to 
slay  him. 

20  The  Lord  will  not  leave  him  in  his  hand:  nor  con- 
demn him  when  he  is  judged. 

21  Wait  on  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way,  and  he  shall 
exalt  thee  to  inherit  the  land :  when  the  wicked  are  cut  off, 
thou  shalt  see  it. 

22  I  have  seen  the  wicked  in  great  power :  and  spreading 
himself  like  a  green  bay  tree. 

23  Yet  he  passed  away,  and,  lo,  he  was  not :  yea,  I 
sought  him,  but  he  could  not  be  found. 

24  Mark  the  perfect  man,  and  behold  the  upright :  for 
the  end  of  that  man  is  peace. 


SELECTION   14.  187 


25  But  the  transgressors  shall  be  destroyed  together  :  the 
end  of  the  wicked  shall  be  cut  off. 

26  But  the  salvation  of  the  righteous  is  of  the  Lord  :  he 
is  their  strength  in  the  time  of  trouble. 

27  And  the  Lord  shall  help  them,  and  deliver  them:  he 
shall  deliver  them  from  the  wicked,  and  save  them,  because 
they  trust  in  him. 

SEIiECTION    14. 

Psalm  39. 

1  I  SAID,  I  will  take  heed  to  my  ways,  that  I  sin  not 
with  my  tongue  :  I  will  keep  my  mouth  with  a  bridle,  while 
the  wicked  is  before  me. 

2  I  was  dumb  with  silence,  I  held  my  peace,  even  from 
good  :  and  my  sorrow  was  stirred. 

3  My  heart  was  hot  within  me ;  while  I  was  musing 
the  fire  burned  :  then  spake  I  with  my  tongue. 

4  Lord,  make  me  to  know  mine  end,  and  the  mea- 
sure of  my  days,  what  it  is  :  that  I  may  know  how  frail 
I  am. 

5  Behold,  thou  hast  made  my  days  as  a  handbreadth; 
and  mine  age  is  as  nothing  before  thee  :  verily  every  man 
at  his  best  state  is  altogether  vanity. 

6  Surely  every  man  walketh  in  a  vain  show  ;  surely  they 
are  disquieted  in  vain  :  he  heapeth  up  riches,  and  knoweth 
not  who  shall  gather  them. 

7  And  now,  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  :  my  hope  is  in  thee. 

8  Deliver  me  from  all  my  transgressions :  make  me  not 
the  reproach  of  the  foolish. 

9  I  was  dumb,  I  opened  not  my  mouth :  because  thou 
didst  it. 

10  Remove  thy  stroke  away  from  me :  I  am  consumed 
by  the  blow  of  thine  hand. 

11  When  thou  with  rebukes  dost  correct  man  for  iniquity, 
thou  makest  his  beauty  to  consume  away  like  a  moth: 
surely  every  man  is  vanity. 

12  Hear  my  prayer,  O  Lord,  and  give  ear  unto  my  cry  ; 
hold  not  thy  peace  at  my  tears :  for  I  am  a  stranger  with 
thee,  and  a  sojourner,  as  all  my  fathers  were. 

13  O  spare  me,  that  I  may  recover  strength  :  before  I 
go  hence,  and  be  no  more. 


188  THE   PSALTER. 


Psalm  40:  1-13,  16-17. 

14  I  WAITED  patiently  for  the  Lord:  and  he  inclined 
unto  me,  and  heard  my  cry. 

15  He  brought  me  up  also  out  of  a  horrible  pit,  out  of 
the  miry  clay  :  and  set  my  feet  upon  a  rock,  and  established 
my  goings. 

16  And  he  hath  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth,  even  praise 
unto  our  God :  many  shall  see  it,  and  fear,  and  shall  trust 
in  the  Lord. 

17  Blessed  is  that  man  that  maketh  the  Lord  his  trust : 
and  respecteth  not  the  proud,  nor  such  as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

18  Many,  O  Lord  my  God,  are  thy  wonderful  works 
which  thou  hast  done  :  and  thy  thoughts  which  are  to  us- 
ward : 

19  They  cannot  be  reckoned  up  in  order  unto  thee:  if  I 
would  declare  and  speak  of  them,  they  are  more  than  can 
be  numbered. 

20  Sacrifice  and  offering  thou  didst  not  desire  ;  mine  ears 
hast  thou  opened :  burnt  offering  and  sin  offering  hast  thou 
not  required. 

21  Then  said  I,  Lo,  I  come :  in  the  volume  of  the  book 
it  is  written  of  me, 

22  I  delight  to  do  thy  will,  O  my  God  :  yea,  thy  law  is 
within  my  heart. 

23  I  have  preached  righteousness  in  the  great  congrega- 
tion :  lo,  I  have  not  refrained  my  lips,  O  Lord,  thou  knowest. 

24  I  have  not  hid  thy  righteousness  within  my  heart  ;  I 
have  declared  thy  faithfulness  and  thy  salvation:  I  have 
not  concealed  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  from  the 
great  congregation. 

25  Withhold  not  thou  thy  tender  mercies  from  me,  O 
Lord :  let  thy  loving-kindness  and  thy  truth  continually 
preserve  me. 

26  For  innumerable  evils  have  compassed  me  about; 
mine  iniquities  have  taken  hold  upon  me,  so  that  I  am  not 
able  to  look  up:  they  are  more  than  the  hairs  of  mine 
head;    therefore  my  heart  faileth  me. 

27  Be  pleased,  O  Lord,  to  deliver  me :  O  Lord,  make 
haste  to  help  me. 

28  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in 
thee :  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually,  Tlie 
Lord  be  magnified. 


SELECTION   15.  189 

29  But  I  am  poor  and  needy  ;  yet  the  Lord  thiiiketli 
upon  me:  thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer;  make  no 
tarrying,  O  my  God. 

SELECTION  15. 

Psalm  42. 

1  AS  the  hart  panteth  after  the  water  brooks:  so  pant- 
eth  my  soul  after  thee,  O  God. 

2  My  soul  thirsteth  for  God.  for  the  living-  God:  when 
shall  I  come  and  appear  before  God  ? 

3  My  tears  have  been  my  meat  day  and  night:  while 
they  continually  say  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

4  When  I  remember  these  things,  I  pour  out  my  soul  in 
me,  for  I  had  gone  with  the  multitude:  I  went  with  them 
to  the  house  of  God,  with  the  voice  of  joy  and  praise,  with 
a  multitude  that  kept  holyday. 

5  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  in  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God:  for  I  shall  yet 
praise  him  for  the  help  of  his  countenance. 

6  O  my  God,  my  soul  is  cast  down  within  me :  there- 
fore will  I  remember  thee  from  the  land  of  Jordan,  and  of 
the  Hermonites,  from  the  hill  Mizar. 

7  Deep  calleth  unto  deep  at  the  noise  of  thy  water- 
spouts^ all  thy  waves  and  thy  billows  arc  gone  over  me. 

8  Yet  the  Lord  will  command  his  loving-kindness  in  the 
daytime :  and  in  the  night  his  song  shall  be  with  me,  and 
my  prayer  unto  the  God  of  my  life. 

9  I  will  say  unto  God  my  rock.  Why  hast  thou  forgot- 
ten me:  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression  of 
the  enemy  ? 

10  As  with  a  sword  in  my  bones,  mine  enemies  reproach 
me:  while  they  say  daily  unto  me,  Where  is  thy  God  ? 

11  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me  ?  hope  thou  in  God :  for  I  shall 
yet  praise  him,  who  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and 
my  God. 

Psalm  43. 

12  JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause  against  an 
ungodly  nation:  O  deliver  me  from  the  deceitful  and  un- 
just man. 


190  THE  PSALTER. 


13  For  thou  art  the  God  of  my  strength ;  why  dost  thou 
cast  me  off:  why  go  I  mourning  because  of  the  oppression 
of  the  enemy  ? 

14  O  send  out  thy  light  and  th}^  truth;  let  them  lead 
me:  let  them  bring  me  unto  tliy  lioly  hill,  and  to  thy 
tabernacles. 

15  Then  will  I  go  unto  the  altar  of  God,  unto  God  my 
exceeding  joy:  yea,  upon  the  harp  will  I  praise  thee,  6 
God  my  God.' 

16  Why  art  thou  cast  down,  O  my  soul  ?  and  why  art 
thou  disquieted  within  me  ?  hope  in  God:  for  I  shall  yet 
praise  him,  wiio  is  the  health  of  my  countenance,  and  mv 
God. 

Psalm  44:  1-8. 

17  WE  have  heard  with  our  ears,  O  God,  our  fathers  have 
told  us:  what  work  thou  didst  in  their  days,  in  the  times 
of  old. 

18  How  thou  didst  drive  out  the  heathen  with  thy  hand, 
and  plantedst  them:  how  thou  didst  afflict  the  people,  and 
cast  them  out. 

19  For  they  got  not  the  land  in  possession  by  their  own 
sw^ord,  neither  did  their  own  arm  save  them :  but  thj^  right 
hand,  and  thine  arm,  and  the  light  of  thy  countenance, 
because  thou  hadst  a  favour  unto  them. 

20  Thou  art  my  King,  O  God:  command  deliverances 
for  Jacob. 

21  Through  thee  will  we  push  down  our  enemies: 
through  thy  name  will  we  tread  them  under  that  rise  up 
against  us. 

22  For  I  will  not  trust  in  my  bow:  neither  shall  my 
sword  save  me. 

23  But  thou  hast  saved  us  from  our  enemies :  and  hast 
put  them  to  shame  that  hated  us. 

24  In  God  we  boast  all  the  day  long:  and  praise  thy 
name  for  ever. 

SELECTION  16. 

Psalm  45. 
1  MY  heart  is  inditing  a  good  matter :  I  speak  of  the 
things  which  I  have  made  touching  the  King  ;  my  tongue 
is  the  pen  of  a  ready  writer. 


SELECTION   16.  191 


2  Thou  art  fairer  than  the  children  of  men:  grace  is 
poured  into  thy  lips ;  therefore  God  hath  blessed  thee  for 
ever. 

3  Gird  thy  sword  upon  thy  thigh,  O  most  Mighty :  with 
thy  glory  and  thy  majesty. 

4  And  in  thy  majesty  ride  prosperously,  because  of 
truth  and  meekness  and  righteousness:  and  tiiy  right  hand 
shall  teach  thee  terrible  things. 

5  Thine  arrows  are  sharp  in  the  heart  of  the  King's  ene- 
mies: whereby  the  people  fall  under  thee. 

6  Thy  throne,  O  God,  is  for  ever  and  ever  :  the  sceptre 
of  thy  kingdom  is  a  right  sceptre. 

7  Thou  lovest  righteousness,  and  hatest  wickedness : 
therefore  God,  thy  God,  hath  anointed  thee  with  the  oil  of 
gladness  above  thy  fellows. 

8  All  thy  garments  smell  of  myrrh,  and  aloes,  and 
cassia :  out  of  the  ivory  palaces,  whereby  they  have  made 
thee  glad. 

9  Kings'  daughters  were  among  thy  honourable  women : 
upon  thy  right  hand  did  stand  the  queen  in  gold  of  Ophir. 

10  Hearken,  O  daughter,  and  consider,  and  incline  thine 
ear  :  forget  also  thine  own  people,  and  thy  father's  house ; 

11  So  shall  the  King  greatly  desire  thy  beauty  :  for  he 
is  thy  Lord,  and  worship  thou  him. 

12  And  the  daughter  of  Tyre  shall  be  there  with  a  gift : 
even  the  rich  among  the  people  shall  entreat  thy  favour. 

13  The  King's  daughter  is  all  glorious  within  :  her 
clothing  is  of  wrought  gold. 

14  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  King  in  raiment  of 
needlework  :  the  virgins  her  companions  that  follow  her 
shall  be  brought  unto  thee. 

15  AVitli  gladness  and  rejoicing  shall  they  be  brought: 
they  shall  enter  into  the  King's  palace. 

16  Instead  of  thy  fathers  shall  be  thy  children  :  whom 
thou  mayest  make  princes  in  all  the  earth. 

17  I  will  make  thy  name  to  be  remembered  in  all  gener- 
ations :  therefore  shall  the  people  praise  thee  for  ever  and 
ever. 

Psalm  46. 

18  GOD  is  our  refuge  and  strength  :  a  very  present  help 
in  trouble. 

19  Therefore  will  not  we  fear,  though  the  earth  be  re- 


192  THE   PSALTER. 


moved  :  and  though  the  mountains  be  carried  into  the 
midst  of  the  sea; 

20  Though  the  waters  thereof  roar  and  be  troubled: 
though  the  mountains  shake  with  the  swelling  thereof. 

21  There  is  a  river,  the  streams  whereof  shall  make  glad 
the  city  of  God :  the  holy  place  of  the  tabernacles  of  the 
Most  High. 

22  God  is  in  the  midst  of  her ;  she  shall  not  be  moved  : 
God  shall  help  her,  and  that  right  early. 

23  The  heathen  raged,  the  kingdoms  were  moved :  he 
uttered  his  voice,  the  earth  melted. 

24  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us:  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

25  Come,  behold  the  works  of  the  Lord :  what  desolations 
he  hath  made  in  the  earth. 

26  He  maketh  wars  to  cease  unto  the  end  of  the  earth: 
he  breaketh  the  bow,  and  cutteth  the  spear  in  sunder  :  he 
burneth  the  chariot  in  the  fire. 

27  Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God :  I  will  be  exalted 
among  the  heathen,  I  will  be  exalted  in  the  earth. 

28  The  Lord  of  hosts  is  with  us:  the  God  of  Jacob  is  our 
refuge. 

SELECTION   17. 

Psalm  47. 

1  O  CLAP  your  hands,  all  ye  people  :  shout  unto  God 
with  the  voice  of  triumph. 

2  For  the  Lord  most  high  is  terrible  :  he  is  a  great  King 
over  all  the  earth. 

3  He  shall  subdue  the  people  under  us :  and  the  nations 
under  our  feet. 

4  He  shall  choose  our  inheritance  for  us  :  the  excellency 
of  Jacob  whom  he  loved. 

5  God  is  gone  up  with  a  shout :  the  Lord  with  the  sound 
of  a  trumpet. 

6  Sing  praises  to  God,  sing  praises  :  sing  praises  unto  our 
King,  sing  praises. 

7  For  God  is  the  King  of  all  the  earth  :  sing  ye  praises 
with  understanding. 

8  God  reigneth  over  the  heathen:  God  sitteth  upon  the 
throne  of  his  holiness. 


SELECTION  18.  193 


9  The  princes  of  the  people  are  gathered  together,  even 
the  people  of  the  God  of  Abraham :  for  the  shields  of  the 
earth  belong  unto  God;  he  is  greatly  exalted. 

Psalm  48. 

10  GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised  :  in 
the  city  of  our  God,  in  the  mountain  of  his  holiness. 

11  Beautiful  for  situation,  the  joy  of  the  whole  earth,  is 
mount  Zion  :  on  the  sides  of  the  north,  the  city  of  the  great 
King. 

12  God  is  known  :  in  her  palaces  for  a  refuge. 

13  For,  lo,  the  kings  were  assembled :  they  passed  by 
together. 

14  They  saw  it,  and  so  they  marvelled:  they  were 
troubled,  and  hasted  away. 

15  Fear  took  hold  upon  them  there,  and  pain:  as  of  a 
woman  in  travail. 

16  Thou  breakest  the  ships  of  Tarshish:  with  an  east 
wind. 

17  As  we  have  heard,  so  have  we  seen  in  the  cit}^  of  the 
Lord  of  hosts,  in  the  city  of  our  God :  God  will  establish 
it  for  ever. 

18  We  have  thought  of  thy  loving-kindness,  O  God :  in 
the  midst  of  thy  temple. 

19  According  to  thy  name,  O  God,  so  is  thy  praise  unto 
the  ends  of  the  earth :  thy  right  hand  is  full  of  righteous- 
ness. 

20  Let  mount  Zion  rejoice,  let  the  daughters  of  Judah 
be  glad:  because  of  thy  judgments. 

21  Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  about  her:  tell  the 
towers  thereof. 

22  Mark  ye  well  her  bulwarks,  consider  her  palaces: 
that  ye  may  tell  it  to  the  generation  following. 

23  For  this  God  is  our  God  for  ever  and  ever;  he  will  be 
our  guide  even  unto  death. 

SELECTION   18. 

Psalm  51. 
1  HAVE  mercy   upon  me,  O   God,  according  to  thy 
loving-kindness:    according   unto  the   multitude    of    thy 
tender  mercies  blot  out  my  transgressions. 


194  THE  PSALTER. 


2  Wash  me  thoroughly  from  mine  iniquity:  and  cleanse 
me  from  my  sin. 

3  For  I  acknowledge  my  transgressions:  and  my  sin  is 
ever  before  me. 

4  Against  thee,  thee  only,  have  I  sinned,  and  done  this 
evil  in  thy  sight:  that  thou  mightest  be  justified  when 
thou  speakest,  and  be  clear  when  thou  judgest. 

5  Behold,  I  w^as  shapen  in  iniquity :  and  in  sin  did  my 
mother  conceive  me. 

6  Behold,  thou  desirest  truth  in  the  inward  parts:  and 
in  the  hidden  part  thou  shalt  make  me  to  know  wis- 
dom. 

7  Purge  me  with  hyssop,  and  I  shall  be  clean :  wash  me, 
and  I  shall  be  whiter  than  snow. 

8  Make  me  to  hear  joy  and  gladness:  that  the  bones 
which  thou  hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  Hide  thy  face  from  my  sins:  and  blot  out  all  mine 
iniquities. 

10  Create  in  me  a  clean  heart,  O  God:  and  renew  a  right 
spirit  within  me. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  thy  presence:  and  take  not 
thy  Holy  Spirit  from  me. 

12  Restore  unto  me  the  joy  of  thy  salvation:  and  up- 
hold me  with  thy  free  Spirit. 

13  Then  will  I  teach  transgressors  thy  ways :  and  sinners 
shall  be  converted  unto  thee. 

14  Deliver  me  from  bloodguiltiness,  O  God,  thou  God 
of  my  salvation:  and  my  tongue  shall  sing  aloud  of  thy 
righteousness. 

15  O  Lord,  open  thou  my  lips:  and  my  mouth  shall  show^ 
forth  thy  praise. 

16  For  thou  desirest  not  sacrifice;  else  would  I  give  it: 
thou  delightest  not  in  burnt  offering. 

17  The  sacrifices  of  God  are  a  broken  spirit:  a  broken 
and  a  contrite  heart,  O  God,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

18  Do  good  in  thy  good  pleasure  unto  Zion:  build  thou 
the  walls  of  Jerusalem. 

_  19  Then  shalt  thou  be  pleased  with  the  sacrifices  of 
righteousness,  with  burnt  offering  and  whole  burnt  offer- 
ing: then  shall  they  offer  bullocks  upon  thine  altar. 


SELECTION  19.  195 


SELECTION  19. 

Psalm  53. 

1  THE  fool  hath  said  in  his  heart,  There  is  no  God: 
Corrupt  are  they,  and  have  done  abominable  iniquity; 
there  is  none  that  doeth  good. 

2  God  looked  down  from  heaven  upon  the  children  of 
men :  to  see  if  there  were  any  that  did  understand,  that  did 
seek  God. 

3  Every  one  of  them  is  gone  back ;  they  are  altogether 
become  filthy:  there  is  none  that  doeth  good,  no,  not  one. 

4  Havetheworkersof iniquitynoknowledge: whoeatup 
my  people  as  they  eat  bread ;  they  have  not  called  upon  God. 

5  There  were  they  in  great  fear,  where  no  fear  was :  for 
God  hath  scattered  the  bones  of  him  that  encampeth 
against  thee ;  thou  hast  put  them  to  shame,  because  God 
hath  despised  them. 

6  Oh  that  the  salvation  of  Israel  were  come  out  of  Zion : 
When  God  bringeth  back  the  captivity  of  his  people,  Jacob 
shall  rejoice,  and  Israel  shall  be  glad. 

Psalm  56:  3-4,  8-13. 

7  WHAT  time  I  am  afraid :  I  will  trust  in  thee. 

8  In  God  I  will  praise  his  word,  in  God  I  have  put 
my  trust:  I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do  unto  me. 

9  Thou  tellest  my  wanderings ;  put  thou  my  tears  into 
thy  bottle :  are  they  not  in  thy  book  ? 

10  When  I  cry  unto  thee,  then  shall  mine  enemies  turn 
back  :  this  I  know;  for  God  is  for  me. 

11  In  God  will  I  praise  his  word :  in  the  Lord  will  I 
praise  his  word. 

12  In  God  have  I  put  my  trust :  I  will  not  be  afraid 
what  man  can  do  unto  me. 

13  Thy  vows  are  upon  me,  O  God  :  I  will  render  praises 
unto  thee. 

14  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death;  wilt 
not  thou  deliver  my  feet  from  falling:  that  I  may  walk 
before  God  in  the  light  of  the  living  ? 

Psalm  57. 

15  BE  merciful  unto  me,  0  God,  be  merciful  unto  me, 
for  my  soul  trusteth  in  thee:  yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy 


196  THE  PSALTER. 


wings  will  I  make  my  refuge,  until   these  calamities  be 
overpast. 

16  I  will  cry  unto  God  most  liigh :  unto  God  that  per- 
formeth  all  things  for  me. 

17  He  shall  send  from  heaven,  and  save  me  from  the  re- 
proach of  him  that  would  swallow  me  up  :  God  shall  send 
forth  his  mercy  and  his  truth. 

18  My  soul  is  among  lions;  and  I  lie  even  among  them 
that  are  set  on  fire  :  even  the  sons  of  men,  whose  teeth  are 
spears  and  arrows,  and  their  tongue  a  sharp  sword. 

19  Be  thou  exalted,  O  God,  above  the  heavens  :  let  thy 
glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 

20  They  have  prepared  a  net  for  my  steps ;  my  soul  is 
bowed  down  :  they  have  digged  a  pit  before  me,  into  the 
midst  whereof  they  are  fallen  themselves. 

31  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart  is  fixed:  I  will 
sing  and  give  praise. 

22  Awake  up,  my  glor}'^ ;  awake,  psaltery  and  harp:  I 
myself  will  awake  early. 

23  I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord,  among  the  people :  I  will 
sing  unto  thee  among  the  nations. 

24  For  thy  mercy  is  great  unto  the  heavens :  and  thy 
truth  unto  the  clouds. 

25  Be  thou  exalted,  0  God,  above  the  heavens:  let  thy 
glory  be  above  all  the  earth. 


SELECTION  20. 

Psalm  61. 

1  HEAR  my  cry,  O  God  :  attend  unto  my  prayer. 

2  From  the  end  of  the  earth  will  I  cry  unto  thee  when 
my  heart  is  overwhelmed  :  lead  me  to  the  rock  that  is 
higher  than  I. 

3  For  thou  hast  been  a  shelter  for  me:  and  a  strong 
tower  from  the  enemy. 

4  I  will  abide  in  thy  tabernacle  for  ever  :  I  will  trust  in 
the  covert  of  th}^  wings. 

5  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  heard  my  vows :  thou  hast  given 
me  the  heritage  of  those  that  fear  thy  name. 

6  Thou  wilt  prolong  the  king's  life:  and  his  years  as 
many  generations. 


SELECTION  21.  197 


7  He  shall  abide  before  God  for  ever :  0  prepare  mercy 
and  truth,  which  may  preserve  him. 

8  So  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thy  name  for  ever :  that  I 
may  daily  perform  my  vows. 

Psalm  62. 

9  TRULY  my  soul  waiteth  upon  God :  from  him  cometh 
my  salvation. 

10  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation  :  he  is  my  de- 
fense ;  I  shall  not  be  greatly  moved. 

11  How  long  will  ye  imagine  mischief  against  a  man: 
ye  shall  be  slain  all  of  you ;  as  a  bowing  wall  shall  ye  be, 
and  as  a  tottering  fence. 

12  They  only  consult  to  cast  him  down  from  his  excel- 
lency, they  delight  in  lies;  they  bless  with  their  mouth, 
but  they  curse  inwardly. 

^  13  My  soul,  Avait  thou  only  upon  God  :  for  my  expecta- 
tion is  from  him. 

14  He  only  is  my  rock  and  my  salvation :  he  is  my  de- 
fense ;  I  shall  not  be  moved. 

15  In  God  is  my  salvation  and  my  glory :  the  rock  of 
my  strength,  and  my  refuge,  is  in  God. 

16  Trust  in  him  at  all  times,  ye  people  :  pour  out  your 
heart  before  him ;  God  is  a  refuge  for  us. 

17  Surely  men  of  low  degree  are  vanity,  and  men  of  high 
degree  are  a  lie  :  to  be  laid  in  the  balance,  they  are  alto- 
gether lighter  than  vanity. 

18  Trust  not  in  oppression,  and  become  not  vain  in  rob- 
bery :  if  riches  increase,  set  not  your  heart  upon  them. 

19  God  hath  spoken  once  ;  twice  have  I  heard  this:  that 
power  belongeth  unto  God. 

20  Also  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  belongeth  mercy:  for  thou 
renderest  to  every  man  according  to  his  work. 

SELECTION  21. 

Psalm  63. 

1  O  GOD,  thou  art  my  God ;  early  will  I  seek  thee :  mv 
soul  thirsteth  for  thee,  my  flesh  longeth  for  thee  in  a  dry 
and  thirsty  land,  where  no  water  is ; 

2  To  see  thy  power  and  thy  glory :  so  as  I  have  seen 
thee  in  the  sanctuary. 


198  THE  PSALTER. 


3  Because  thy  loving-kindness  is  better  than  life :  my 
lips  shall  praise  thee. 

4  Thus  will  I  bless  thee  while  I  live:  I  will  lift  up 
my  hands  in  thy  name. 

5  My  soul  shall  be  satisfied  as  with  marrow  and  fatness: 
and  my  mouth  shall  praise  thee  with  joyful  lips: 

6  When  I  remember  thee  upon  my  bed:  and  meditate 
on  thee  in  the  night  watches. 

7  Because  thou  hast  been  my  help:  therefore  in  the 
shadow  of  thj^  wings  will  I  rejoice. 

8  My  soul  followeth  hard  after  thee:  thy  right  hand  up- 
holdeth  me. 

9  But  those  that  seek  my  soul,  to  destroj^  it :  shall  go 
into  the  lower  parts  of  the  earth, 

10  They  shall  fall  by  the  sword:  they  shall  be  a  portion 
for  foxes. 

11  But  the  king  shall  rejoice  in  God;  every  one  thnt 
sweareth  by  him  shall  glory:  but  the  mouth  of  them  that 
speak  lies  shall  be  stopped. 

Psalm  65. 

12  PRAISE  waiteth  for  thee,  0  God,  in  Zion :  and  unto 
thee  shall  the  vow  be  performed. 

13  0  thou  that  hearest  prayer:  unto  thee  shall  all  flesh 
come. 

14  Iniquities  prevail  against  me:  as  for  our  transgres- 
sions, thou  shalt  purge  them  away. 

15  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  thou  choosest,  and  causest 
to  approach  unto  thee,  that  he  may  dwell  in  thy  courts: 
we  shall  be  satisfied  with  the  goodness  of  thy  house,  even 
of  thy  holy  temple. 

16  By  terrible  things  in  righteousness  wilt  thou  answer 
us,  0  God  of  our  salvation :  who  art  the  confidence  of  all 
the  ends  of  the  earth,  and  of  them  that  are  afar  off  upon 
the  sea ; 

17  Which  by  his  strength  setteth  fast  the  mountains: 
being  girded  with  power: 

18  Which  stilleth  the  noise  of  the  seas:  the  noise  of  their 
waves,  and  the  tumult  of  the  people. 

19  They  also  that  dwell  in  the  uttermost  parts  are  afraid 
at  thy  tokens:  thou  makest  the  outgoings  of  the  morning 
and  evening  to  rejoice. 


SELECTION  22.  199 


20  Thou  visitest  the  earth,  and  waterest  it ;  thou  greatly 
enrichest  it  with  the  river  of  God,  which  is  full  of  water: 
thou  preparest  them  corn,  when  thou  hast  so  provided  for 
it. 

21  Thou  waterest  the  ridges  thereof  abundantly;  thou 
settlest  the  furrows  thereof:  thou  makest  it  soft  with  show- 
ers ;  thou  blessest  the  springing  thereof. 

22  Thou  crownest  the  year  with  thy  goodness :  and  thy 
paths  drop  fatness. 

23  They  drop  upon  the  pastures  of  the  wilderness :  and 
the  little  hills  rejoice  on  every  side. 

24  The  pastures  are  clothed  with  flocks:  the  valleys  also 
are  covered  over  with  corn ;  they  shout  for  joy,  they  also 
sing. 

SELECTION  22. 

Psalm  66. 

1  MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  God:  all  ye  lands: 

2  Sing  forth  the  honour  of  his  name :  make  his  praise 
glorious. 

3  Say  unto  God,  How  terrible  art  thou  in  thy  works : 
through  the  greatness  of  thy  power  shall  thine  enemies 
submit  themselves  unto  thee. 

4  All  the  earth  shall  worship  thee,  and  shall  sing  unto 
thee :  they  shall  sing  to  thy  name. 

5  Come  and  see  the  works  of  God :  he  is  terrible  in  his 
doing  toward  the  children  of  men. 

6  He  turned  the  sea  into  dry  land :  they  went  through 
the  flood  on  foot ;  there  did  we  rejoice  in  him. 

7  He  ruleth  by  his  power  for  ever ;  his  eyes  behold  the 
nations :  let  not  the  rebellious  exalt  themselves. 

8  O  bless  our  God,  ye  people :  and  make  the  voice  of  his 
praise  to  be  heard : 

9  Which  holdeth  our  soul  in  life :  and  suffereth  not  our 
feet  to  be  moved. 

10  For  thou,  O  God,  hast  proved  us:  thou  hast  tried 
us,  as  silver  is  tried. 

11  Thou  broughtest  us  into  the  net:  thou  laidst  affliction 
upon  our  loins. 

12  Thou  hast  caused  men  to  ride  over  our  heads ;  we 
went  through  fire  and  through  water:  but  thou  broughtest 
us  out  into  a  wealthy  place. 


200  THE   PSALTER. 


13  I  will  go  into  thy  house  with  burnt  offerings :  I  will 
pay  thee  my  vows, 

14  Which  my  lips  have  uttered,  and  my  mouth  hath 
spoken :  when  I  was  in  trouble. 

15  I  will  offer  unto  thee  burnt  sacrifices  of  fatlings,  with 
the  incense  of  rams:  I  will  offer  bullocks  with  goats. 

16  Come  and  hear,  all  ye  that  fear  God:  and  I  will  de- 
clare what  he  hath  done  for  my  soul. 

17  I  cried  unto  him  with  my  mouth:  and  he  was  ex- 
tolled with  my  tongue. 

18  If  I  regard  iniquity  in  my  heart:  the  Lord  will  not 
hear  me. 

19  But  verily  God  hath  heard  me:  he  hath  attended  to 
the  voice  of  my  prayer. 

20  Blessed  be  God,  which  hath  not  turned  away  my 
prayer :  nor  his  mercy  from  me. 

Psalm  67. 

21  GOD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us :  and  cause 
his  face  to  shine  upon  us ; 

22  That  thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth  :  thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

23  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God :  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

24  Diet  the  nations  be  glad  and  sing  for  joy:  for  thou 
shalt  judge  the  people  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations 
upon  earth, 

25  Let  the  people  praise  thee,  O  God  :  let  all  the  people 
praise  thee. 

26  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase :  and  God,  even 
our  own  God,  shall  bless  us. 

27  God  shall  bless  us  :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  shall 
fear  him. 

SELECTION  23. 

Psalm  68:  1-19,  28-29;  31-35. 

1  LET  God  arise,  let  his  enemies  be  scattered  :  let  them 
also  that  hate  him  flee  before  him. 

2  As  smoke  is  driven  away,  so  drive  them  away  :  as  wax 
melteth  before  the  fire,  so  let  the  wicked  perish  at  the  pre- 
sence of  God. 


SELECTION  23.  201 


3  But  let  the  righteous  be  glad ;  let  them  rejoice  before 
God  :  yea,  let  them  exceedingly  rejoice. 

4  Sing  unto  God,  sing  praises  to  his  name:  extol  him 
that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  by  his  name  JAH,  and  rejoice 
before  him. 

5  A  father  of  the  fatherless,  and  a  judge  of  the  widows: 
is  God  in  his  holy  habitation. 

6  God  setteth  the  solitary  in  families ;  he  bringeth  out 
those  which  are  bound  with  chains :  but  the  rebellious  dwell 
in  a  dry  land. 

7  O  God,  when  thou  wentest  forth  before  thy  people : 
when  thou  didst  march  through  the  wilderness ; 

8  The  earth  shook,  the  heavens  also  dropped  at  the  pre- 
sence of  God :  even  Sinai  itself  was  moved  at  the  presence 
of  God,  the  God  of  Israel. 

9  Thou,  O  God,  didst  send  a  plentiful  rain,  whereby 
thou  didst  confirm  thine  inheritance  :  when  it  was  weary, 

10  Thy  congregation  hath  dwelt  therein  :  thou,  O  God, 
hast  prepared  of  thy  goodness  for  the  poor. 

11  The  Lord  gave  the  word:  great  was  the  company  of 
those  that  published  it. 

12  Kings  of  armies  did  flee  apace  :  and  she  that  tarried 
at  home  divided  the  spoil. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots,  yet  shall  ye  be 
as  the  wings  of  a  dove  covered  with  silver :  and  her  feathers 
with  yellow  gold. 

14  When  the  Almighty  scattered  kings  in  it :  it  was 
white  as  snow  in  Salmon. 

15  The  hill  of  God  is  as  the  hill  of  Bashan  :  a  high  hill 
as  the  hill  of  Bashan. 

16  Why  leap  ye,  ye  high  hills?  this  is  the  hill  which 
God  desireth  to  dwell  in  :  yea,  the  Lord  will  dwell  in  it  for 
ever. 

17  The  chariots  of  God  are  twenty  thousand,  even  thou- 
sands of  angels :  the  Lord  is  among  them,  as  in  Sinai,  in 
the  holy  place. 

18  Thou  hast  ascended  on  high,  thou  hast  led  captivity 
captive  :  thou  hast  received  gifts  for  men ;  yea,  for  the 
rebellious  also,  that  the  Lord  God  might  dwell  among 
them. 

19  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  daily  loadeth  us  with  bene- 
fits :  even  the  God  of  our  salvation. 


202  THE  PSALTER. 


20  Thy  God  hath  commanded  thy  strength  :  strengthen, 
O  God,  that  which  thou  hast  wrought  for  us. 

21  Because  of  thy  temple  at  Jerusalem :  shall  kings 
bring  presents  unto  thee. 

22  Princes  shall  come  out  of  Egypt :  Ethiopia  shall  soon 
stretch  out  her  hands  unto  God. 

23  Sing  unto  God,  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth:  O  sing 
praises  unto  the  Lord ; 

24  To  him  that  rideth  upon  the  heavens  of  heavens, 
which  were  of  old:  lo,  he  doth  send  out  his  voice,  and  that 
a  mighty  voice. 

25  Ascribe  ye  strength  unto  God:  his  excellency  is  over 
Israel,  and  his  strength  is  in  the  clouds. 

26  O  God,  thou  art  terrible  out  of  thy  holy  places :  the 
God  of  Israel  is  he  thatgiveth  strength  and  power  unto  his 
people.     Blessed  be  God. 

selectio:n^  24. 

Psalm  70. 

1  MAKE  haste,  O  God,  to  deliver  me:  make  haste  to 
help  me,  O  Lord. 

2  Let  them  be  ashamed  and  confounded  that  seek  after 
my  soul :  let  them  be  turned  backward,  and  put  to  confu- 
sion, that  desire  my  hurt. 

3  Let  them  be  turned  back  for  a  reward  of  their  shame  : 
that  say.  Aha,  aha. 

4  Let  all  those  that  seek  thee  rejoice  and  be  glad  in  thee : 
and  let  such  as  love  thy  salvation  say  continually,  Let  God 
be  magnified. 

5  But  I  am  poor  and  needy;  make  haste  unto  me,  O  God  : 
thou  art  my  help  and  my  deliverer ;  O  Lord,  make  no 
taiTying. 

Psalm  71:  1-5,  8-9,  12,  14-24. 

6  IN  thee,  O  Lord,  do  I  put  my  trust  :  let  me  never  be 
put  to  confusion. 

7  Deliver  mo  in  thy  righteousness,  and  cause  me  to 
escape :  incline  thine  ear  unto  me,  and  save  me. 

8  Be  thou  my  strong  habitation,  whereunto  I  may  con- 
tinually resort  :  thou  hast  given  commandment  to  save  me  ; 
for  thou  art  my  rock  and  my  fortress. 


SELECTION  25.  203 


9  Deliver  me,  O  my  God,  out  of  the  hand  of  the  wicked  : 
out  of  the  hand  of  the  unrighteous  and  cruel  man, 

10  For  thou  art  my  hope,  O  Lord  God :  thou  art  my 
trust  from  my  youth. 

11  Let  my  mouth  be  filled  with  thy  praise  :  and  with 
thy  honour  all  the  day. 

12  Cast  me  not  off  in  the  time  of  old  age  :  forsake  me  not 
when  my  strength  faileth. 

13  O  God,  be  not  far  from  me  :  O  my  God,  make  haste 
for  my  help. 

14  But  I  will  hope  continually  :  and  will  yet  praise  thee 
more  and  more. 

15  My  mouth  shall  show  forth  thy  righteousness  and  thy 
salvation  all  the  day  :  for  I  know  not  the  numbers  thereof. 

16  I  will  go  in  the  strength  of  the  Lord  God  :  I  will  make 
mention  of  thy  righteousness,  even  of  thine  only. 

17  O  God,  thou  hast  taught  me  from  my  youth :  and 
hitherto  have  I  declared  thy  wondrous  works. 

18  Now  also  when  I  am  old  and  gray-headed,  O  God, 
forsake  me  not  :  until  I  have  showed  thy  strength  unto  this 
generation,  and  thy  power  to  every  one  that  is  to  come. 

19  Thy  righteousness  also,  O  God,  is  very  high,  who 
hast  done  great  things  :  O  God,  who  is  like  unto  thee  ! 

20  Thou,  which  hast  showed  me  great  and  sore  troubles, 
shalt  quicken  me  again  :  and  shalt  bring  me  up  again  from 
the  depths  of  the  earth. 

21  Thou  shalt  increase  my  greatness  :  and  comfort  me  on 
every  side. 

22  I  will  also  praise  thee  with  the  psaltery,  even  thy 
truth,  O  my  God :  unto  thee  will  I  sing  with  the  harp,  O 
thou  Holy  One  of  Israel. 

23  My  lips  shall  greatly  rejoice  when  I  sing  unto  thee  : 
and  my  soul,  which  thou  hast  redeemed. 

24  My  tongue  also  shall  talk  of  thj^  righteousness  all  the 
day  long  :  for  they  are  confounded,  for  they  are  brought 
unto  shame,  that  seek  my  hurt. 

SELECTION  25. 

Psalm  72. 
1  GIVE  the  king  thy  judgments,  O  God  :  and  thy  right- 
eousness unto  the  king's  son. 


204  THE   PSALTER. 


2  He  shall  judge  thy  people  with  righteousness :  and 
thy  poor  with  judgment. 

3  The  mountains  shall  bring  peace  to  the  people :  and 
the  little  hills,  by  righteousness. 

4  He  shall  judge  the  poor  of  the  people  :  he  shall  save 
the  children  of  the  needy,  and  shall  break  in  pieces  the 
oppressor. 

5  They  shall  fear  thee  as  long  as  the  sun  and  moon  en- 
dure :  throughout  all  generations. 

6  He  shall  come  down  like  rain  upon  the  mown  grass  : 
as  showers  that  water  the  earth. 

7  In  his  days  shall  the  righteous  flourish :  and  abundance 
of  peace  so  long  as  the  moon  endureth. 

8  He  shall  have  dominion  also  from  sea  to  sea :  and  from 
the  river  unto  the  ends  of  the  earth. 

9  They  that  dwell  in  the  wilderness  shall  bow  before 
him  :  and  his  enemies  shall  lick  the  dust. 

10  The  kings  of  Tarshish  and  of  the  isles  shall  bring 
presents:  the  kings  of  Sheba  and  Seba  shall  oflier  gifts. 

11  Yea,  all  kings  shall  fall  down  before  him  :  all  nations 
shall  serve  him. 

12  For  he  shall  deliver  the  needy  w^hen  he  crieth:  the 
poor  also,  and  him  that  hath  no  helper. 

13  He  shall  spare  the  poor  and  needy  :  and  shall  save  the 
souls  of  the  needy. 

14  He  shall  redeem  their  soul  from  deceit  and  violence  : 
and  precious  shall  their  blood  be  in  his  sight. 

15  And  he  shall  live,  and  to  him  shall  be  given  of  the 
gold  of  Sheba  :  prayer  also  shall  be  made  for  him  continu- 
ally ;  and  daily  shall  he  be  praised. 

16  There  shall  be  a  handful  of  corn  in  the  earth  upon 
the  top  of  the  mountains  ;  the  fruit  thereof  shall  shake  like 
Lebanon  :  and  they  of  the  city  shall  flourish  like  grass  of 
the  earth. 

17  His  name  shall  endure  for  ever ;  his  name  shall  be 
continued  as  long  as  the  sun :  and  men  shall  be  blessed  in 
him ;  all  nations  shall  call  him  blessed. 

18  Blessed  be  the  Lord  God,  the  God  of  Israel :  who  only 
doeth  wondrous  things. 

19  And  blessed  be  his  glorious  name  for  ever :  and  let 
the  whole  earth  be  filled  with  his  glory.   Amen,  and  Amen. 


SELECTION  26.  205 


SELECTION  26. 

Psalm  73:  1-26. 

1  TRULY  God  is  good  to  Israel :  even  to  such  as  are  of 
a  clean  heart. 

2  But  as  for  me,  my  feet  were  almost  gone:  my  steps 
had  well  nigh  slipped. 

3  For  I  was  envious  at  the  foolish :  when  I  saw  the  pros- 
perity of  the  wicked. 

4  For  there  are   no  bands   in   their  death:  but  their 
strength  is  firm. 

5  They  are  not  in  trouble  as  other  men  :  neither  are  they 
plagued  like  other  men. 

6  Therefore  pride  compasseth'  them  about  as  a  chain : 
violence  covereth  them  as  a  garment. 

7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fatness :  they  have  more 
than  heart  could  wish. 

8  They  are  corrupt,  and  speak  wickedly  concerning  op- 
pression :  they  speak  loftily. 

9  They  set  their  mouth  against  the  heavens  :  and  their 
tongue  walketh  through  the  earth. 

10  Therefore  his  people  return  hither :  and  waters  of  a 
full  cup  are  wrung  out  to  them, 

11  And   they  say.  How  doth  God  know :  and  is  there 
knowledge  in  the  Most  High  ? 

12  Behold,  these    are  the  ungodly,  who  prosper  in  the 
world :  they  increase  in  riches. 

13  Verily  I  have  cleansed  my  heart  in  vain  :  and  washed 
my  hands  in  innocency. 

14  For  all  the  day  long  have   I   been  plagued:   and 
chastened  every  morning, 

15  If  I  say,  I  will  speak  thus :  behold,  I  should  offend 
against  the  generation  of  thy  children. 

16  When  I  thought  to  know  this:  it  was  too  painful  for  me ; 

17  Until  I  went  into  the  sanctuary  of  God :  then  under- 
stood I  their  end. 

18  Surely  thou  didst  set  them  in  slippery  places  :  thou 
castedst  them  down  into  destruction. 

19  How  are  they  brought  into  desolation,  as  in  a  mo- 
ment :  they  are  utterly  consumed  with  terrors. 

20  As  a  dream  when  one  awaketh:  so,  O  Lord,  when 
thou  awakest,  thou  shalt  despise  their  image. 


206  THE   PSALTER. 


21  Thus  my  heart  was  grieved :  and  I  was  pricked  in 
my  reins. 

22  So  foolish  was  I,  and  ignorant :  I  was  as  a  beast  be- 
fore thee. 

23  Nevertheless  I  am  continually  with  thee  :  thou  hast 
holden  me  by  my  right  hand. 

24  Thou  shalt  guide  me  with  thy  counsel:  and  after- 
ward receive  me  to  glory. 

25  Whom  have  I  in  heaven  but  thee :  and  there  is  none 
upon  earth  that  I  desire  besides  thee. 

26  My  flesh  and  my  heart  faileth :  but  God  is  the 
strength  of  my  heart,  and  my  portion  for  ever. 

SELECTION  27. 

Psalm  77. 

1  I  CRIED  unto  God  with  my  voice,  even  unto  God 
with  my  voice  :  and  he  gave  ear  unto  me. 

2  In  the  day  of  m}^  trouble  I  sought  the  Lord:  my  sore 
ran  in  the  night,  and  ceased  not ;  my  soul  refused  to  be 
comforted. 

3  I  remembered  God,  and  was  troubled:  I  complained, 
and  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed. 

4  Thou  boldest  mine  eyes  waking :  I  am  so  troubled  that 
I  cannot  speak. 

5  I  have  considered  the  days  of  old :  the  years  of  ancient 
times. 

6  I  call  to  remembrance  my  song  in  the  night :  I  com- 
mune with  mine  own  heart;  and  my  spirit  made  diligent 
search. 

7  AVill  the  Lord  cast  off  for  ever  :  and  will  he  be  favour- 
able no  more  ? 

8  Is  his  mercy  clean  gone  for  ever:  doth  his  promise  fail 
for  evermore  ? 

9  Hath  God  forgotten  to  be  gracious :  hath  he  in  anger 
shut  up  his  tender  mercies  ? 

10  And  I  said,  This  is  my  infirmity  :  but  I  will  remem- 
ber the  years  of  the  right  hand  of  the  Most  High. 

Ill  will  remember  the  works  of  the  Lord  :  surely  I  will 
remember  thy  wonders  of  old. 

12  I  will  meditate  also  of  all  thy  work  :  and  talk  of  thy 
doings. 


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13  Thy  way,  O  God,  is  in  the  sanctuary:  who  is  so  great 
a  God  as  our  God? 

14  Tliou  art  the  God  that  doest  wonders  :  thou  hast  de- 
clared thy  strength  among  the  people. 

15  Thou  hast  with  thine  arm  redeemed  thy  people :  the 
sons  of  Jacob  and  Joseph. 

16  The  waters  saw  thee,  O  God,  the  waters  saw  thee; 
they  were  afraid :  the  depths  also  were  troubled. 

17  The  clouds  poured  out  water;  the  skies  sent  out  a 
sound :  thine  arrows  also  went  abroad. 

18  The  voice  of  thy  thunder  was  in  the  heaven:  the 
lightnings  lightened  the  world  ;  the  earth  trembled  and 
shook. 

19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  thy  path  in  the  great 
waters:  and  thy  footsteps  are  not  known. 

20  Thou  leddest  thy  people  like  a  flock :  by  the  hand  of 
Moses  and  Aaron. 

SELECTION  28. 

Psalm  80. 

1  GIVE  ear,  O  Shepherd  of  Israel,  thou  that  leadest 
Joseph  like  a  flock  :  thou  that  dwellest  between  the  cheru- 
bim, shine  forth. 

2  Before  Ephraim  and  Benjamin  and  Manasseh:  stir  up 
thy  strength,  and  come  and  save  us. 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  God :  and  cause  thy  face  to  shine  : 
and  we  shall  be  saved. 

4  O  Lord  God  of  hosts:  how  long  wilt  thou  be  angry 
against  the  prayer  of  thy  people  ? 

5  Thou  feedest  them  with  the  bread  of  tears  :  and  givest 
them  tears  to  drink  in  great  measure. 

6  Thou  makest  us  a  strife  unto  our  neighbours:  and 
our  enemies  laugh  among  themselves. 

7  Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts,  and  cause  thy  face  to 
shine :  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

8  Thou  hast  brought  a  vine  out  of  Egypt  :  thou  hast 
cast  out  the  heathen,  and  planted  it. 

9  Thou  preparedst  room  before  it:  and  didst  cause  it 
to  take  deep  root,  and  it  filled  the  land. 

10  The  hills  were  covered  with  the  shadow  of  it:  and 
the  boughs  thereof  were  like  the  goodly  cedars. 


208  THE   PSALTER. 


11  She  sent  out  her  boughs  unto    the  sea:   and  her 
branches  unto  the  river. 

12  Why  hast  thou  then  broken  down  her  hedges:  so 
that  all  they  which  pass  by  the  way  do  pluck  her  ? 

18  The  boar  out  of  the  wood  doth  waste  it:  and  the  wild 
beast  of  the  field  doth  devour  it. 

14  Return,  we  beseech  thee,  O  God  of  hosts  :  look  down 
from  heaven,  and  behold,  and  visit  this  vine  ; 

15  And  the  vineyard  which  thy  right  hand  hath  planted : 
and  the  branch  that  thou  madest  strong  for  thyself. 

16  It  is  burned  with  fire,  it  is  cut  down  :  they  perish  at 
the  rebuke  of  thy  countenance. 

17  Let  thy  hand  be  upon  the  man  of  thy  right  hand  : 
upon  the  son  of  man  whom  thou  madest  strong  for  thyself. 

18  So  will  not  we  go  back  from  thee:  quicken  us,  and 
we  will  call  upon  thy  name. 

19  Turn  us  again,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts  :  cause  thy  face 
to  shine;  and  we  shall  be  saved. 

SELECTION  29. 

Psalm  84. 

1  HOW  amiable  are  thy  tabernacles  :  O  Lord  of  hosts ! 

2  My  soul  longeth,  yea,  even  faiuteth  for  the  courts  of 
the  Lord :  my  heart  and  my  flesh  crieth  out  for  the  living 
God. 

3  Yea,  the  sparrow  hath  found  a  house,  and  the  swallow 
a  nest  for  herself,  where  she  may  lay  her  young  :  even 
thine  altars,  O  Lord  of  hosts,  my  King,  and  my  God. 

4  Blessed  are  they  that  dwell  in  thy  house  :  they  will 
be  still  praising  thee. 

5  Blessed  is  the  man  whose  strength  is  in  thee :  in  whose 
heart  are  the  ways  of  them. 

6  Who  passing  through  the  valley  of  Baca  make  it  a 
well :  the  rain  also  filleth  the  pools. 

7  They  go  from  strength  to  strength  :  every  one  of  them 
in  Zion  appeareth  beforeGod. 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  hear  my  prayer:  give  ear,  O 
God  of  Jacob. 

9  Behold,  O  God  our  shield  :  and  look  upon  the  face  of 
thine  anointed. 

10  For  a  day  in  thy  courts  is  better  than  a  thousand  :  I 


SELECTION  30.  209 


had  rather  be  a  doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  my  God,  than 
to  dwell  in  the  tents  of  wickedness. 

11  For  the  Lord  God  is  a  sun  and  shield:  the  Lord  will 
give  grace  and  glory  ;  no  good  thing  will  he  withhold  from 
them  that  walk  uprightly. 

12  O  Lord  of  hosts :  blessed  is  the  man  that  trusteth  in 
thee. 

Psalm  85. 

13  LORD,  thou  hast  been  favourable  unto  thy  land  : 
thou  hast  brought  back  the  captivity  of  Jacob. 

14  Thou  hast  forgiven  the  iniquity  of  thy  people  :  thou 
hast  covered  all  their  sin. 

15  Thou  hast  taken  away  all  thy  wrath:  thou  hast 
turned  thyself  from  the  fierceness  of  thine  anger. 

16  Turn  us,  O  God  of  our  salvation:  and  cause  thine 
anger  toward  us  to  cease. 

17  Wilt  thou  be  angry  with  us  for  ever:  wilt  thou  draw 
out  thine  anger  to  all  generations  ? 

18  Wilt  thou  not  revive  us  again :  that  thy  people  may 
rejoice  in  thee  ? 

19  Show  us  thy  mercy,  O  Lord :  and  grant  us  thy  salva- 
tion. 

20  I  will  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak :  for  he 
will  speak  peace  unto  his  people,  and  to  his  saints,  but  let 
them  not  turn  again  to  folly. 

21  Surely  his  salvation  is  nigh  them  that  fear  him :  that 
glory  may  dwell  in  our  land. 

22  Mercy  and  truth  are  met  together :  righteousness  and 
peace  have  kissed  each  other. 

23  Truth  shall  spring  out  of  the  earth :  and  righteous- 
ness shall  look  down  from  heaven. 

24  Yea,  the  Lord  shall  give  that  which  is  good:  and  our 
land  shall  yield  her  increase. 

25  Righteousness  shall  go  before  him:  and  shall  set  us 
in  the  way  of  his  steps. 

SELECTIOIS^  30. 

Psalm  86. 
1  BOW  down  thine  ear,  O  Lord,  hear  me:  for  I  am 
poor  and  needy. 


210  THE   PSALTER. 


2  Preserve  my  soul ;  for  I  am  holy :  O  thou  my  God, 
save  thy  servaut  that  trusteth  in  thee. 

3  Be  merciful  unto  me,  O  Lord:  for  I  cry  unto  thee 
daily. 

4  Rejoice  the  soul  of  thy  servaut :  for  unto  thee,  O  Lord, 
do  I  lift  up  my  soul. 

5  For  thou,  Lord,  art  good,  and  ready  to  forgive:  and 
plenteous  in  mercy  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  thee. 

6  Give  ear,  O  Lord,  unto  my  prayer:  and  attend  to  the 
voice  of  my  supplications. 

7  In  the  day  of  my  trouble  I  will  call  upon  thee :  for 
thou  wilt  answer  me. 

8  Among  the  gods  there  is  none  like  unto  thee,  O  Lord: 
neither  are  there  any  works  like  unto  thy  works. 

9  All   nations  whom  thou  hast  made  shall  come  and 
worship  before  thee,  O  Lord :  and  shall  glorify  thy  name. 

10  For  thou  art  great,  and  doest  wondrous  things:  thou 
art  God  alone. 

11  Teach  me  thy  ways,  O  Lord';  I  will  walk  in  thy  truth : 
unite  my  heart  to  fear  thy  name. 

12  I  will  praise  thee,  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my 
heart:  and  I  will  glorify  thy  name  for  evermore. 

13  For  great  is  thy  mercy  toward  me :  and  thou  hast  de- 
livered my  soul  from  the  lowest  hell. 

14  O  God,  the  proud  are  risen  against  me:  and  the  as- 
semblies of  violent  men  have  sought  after  my  soul ;  and 
have  not  set  thee  before  them. 

15  But  thou,  O  Lord,  art  a  God  full  of  compassion:  and 
gracious,  longsuffering,  and  plenteous  in  mercy  and  truth. 

16  O  turn  unto  me,  and  have  mercy  upon  me:  give  thy 
strength  unto  thy  servant,  and  save  the  son  of  thine  hand- 
maid. 

17  Show  me  a  token  for  good ;  that  they  which  hate  me 
may  see  it,  and  be  ashamed:  because  thou,  Lord,  hast 
holpen  me,  and  comforted  me. 

Psalm  87. 

18  HIS  foundation:  is  in  the  holy  mountains. 

19  The  Lord  loveth  the  gates  of  Zion:  more  than  all  the 
dwellings  of  Jacob. 

20  Glorious  things  are  spoken  of  thee:  O  city  of  God. 

21  I  will  make  mention  of  Rahab  and  Babylon  to  them 


SELECTION  31.  211 


that  know  me :  behold  Philistia,  and  Tyre,  with  Ethiopia ; 
this  man  was  born  there. 

22  And  of  Zion  it  shall  be  said,  This  and  that  man  was 
born  in  her :  and  the  Highest  himself  shall  establish  her. 

23  The  Lord  shall  count,  when  he  writeth  up  the  people : 
that  this  man  was  born  there. 

24  As  well  the  singers  as  the  players  on  instruments  shall 
be  there :  all  my  springs  are  in  thee. 

SELECTION  31. 

Psalm  89:  1-37, 

1  I  WILL  sing  of  the  mercies  of  the  Lord  for  ever: 
with  my  mouth  will  I  make  known  thy  faithfulness  to  all 
generations. 

2  For  I  have  said,  Mercy  shall  be  built  up  for  ever :  thy 
faithfulness  shalt  thou  establish  in  the  very  heavens, 

3  I  have  made  a  covenant  with  my  chosen :  I  have  sworn 
unto  David  my  servant, 

4  Thy  seed  will  I  establish  for  ever :  and  build  up  thy 
throne  to  all  generations. 

5  And  the  heavens  shall  praise  thy  wonders,  O  Lord: 
thy  faithfulness  also  in  the  congregation  of  the  saints. 

6  For  who  in  the  heaven  can  be  compared  unto  the 
Lord ;  who  among  the  sons  of  the  mighty  can  be  likened 
unto  the  Lord  ? 

7  God  is  greatly  to  be  feared  in  the  assembly  of  the 
saints:  and  to  be  had  in  reverence  of  all  them  that  are 
about  him, 

8  O  Lord  God  of  hosts,  who  is  a  strong  Lord  like  unto 
thee :  or  to  thy  faithfulness  round  about  thee  '? 

9  Thou  rulest  the  raging  of  the  sea:  when  the  waves 
thereof  arise,  thou  stillest  them. 

10  Thou  hast  broken  Rahab  in  pieces,  as  one  that  is 
slain:  thou  hast  scattered  thine  enemies  with  thy  strong 
arm. 

11  The  heavens  are  thine,  the  earth  also  is  thine:  as  for 
the  world  and  the  fulness  thereof,  thou  hast  founded  them, 

12  The  north  and  the  south  thou  hast  created  them: 
Tabor  and  Hermon  shall  rejoice  in  thy  name, 

13  Thou  hast  a  mighty  arm:  strong  is  thy  hand,  and 
high  is  thy  right  hand. 


212  THE   PSALTER. 


14  Justice  and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  thy 
throne :  mercy  and  truth  shall  go  before  thy  face, 

15  Blessed  is  the  people  that  know  the  joyful  sound: 
they  shall  walk,  O  Lord,  in  the  light  of  thy  counte- 
nance. 

16  In  thy  name  shall  they  rejoice  all  the  day :  and  in  thy 
righteousness  shall  they  be  exalted. 

17  For  thou  art  the  glory  of  their  strength:  and  in  thy 
favour  our  horn  shall  be  exalted. 

18  For  the  Lord  is  our  defense:  and  the  Holy  One  of 
Israel  is  our  King. 

19  Then  thou  spakest  in  vision  to  thy  Holy  One,  and 
saidst,  I  have  laid  help  upon  one  that  is  mighty :  I  have 
exalted  one  chosen  out  of  the  people. 

20  I  have  found  David  my  servant:  with  my  holy  oil 
have  I  anointed  him : 

21  With  whom  my  hand  shall  be  established :  mine  arm 
also  shall  strengthen  him. 

22  The  enemy  shall  not  exact  upon  him:  nor  the  son 
of  wickedness  afflict  him. 

23  And  I  will  beat  down  his  foes  before  his  face :  and 
plague  them  that  hate  him. 

24  But  my  faithfulness  and  my  mercy  shall  be  with 
him :  and  in  my  name  shall  his  horn  be  exalted. 

25  I  will  set  his  hand  also  in  the  sea :  and  his  right  hand 
in  the  rivers. 

26  He  shall  cry  unto  me,  Thou  art  my  Father :  my  God, 
and  the  Rock  of  my  salvation. 

27  Also  I  will  make  him  my  firstborn :  higher  than  the 
kings  of  the  earth. 

28  My  mercy  will  I  keep  for  him  for  evermore :  and  my 
covenant  shall  stand  fast  with  him. 

29  His  seed  also  will  I  make  to  endure  forever:  and  his 
throne  as  the  days  of  heaven. 

30  If  his  children  forsake  my  law:  and  walk  not  in  my 
judgments; 

31  If  they  break  my  statutes:  and  keep  not  my  com- 
mandments ; 

32  Then  will  I  visit  their  transgression  with  the  rod: 
and  their  iniquity  with  stripes. 

33  Nevertheless  my  loving-kindness  will  I  not  utterly 
take  from  him:  nor  suffer  my  faithfulness  to  fail. 


SELECTION  32.  213 


34  My  covenant  will  I  not  break:  nor  alter  the  thing 
that  is  gone  out  of  my  lips. 

35  Once  have  I  sworn  by  my  holiness:  that  I  will  not 
lie  unto  David. 

36  His  seed  shall  endure  for  ever:  and  his  throne  as  the 
sun  before  me. 

37  It  shall  be  established  for  ever  as  the  moon :  and  as  a 
faithful  witness  in  heaven. 

SELECTION  32. 

Psalm  90. 

1  LORD,  thou  hast  been  our  dwelling-place:  in  all 
generations. 

2  Before  the  mountains  were  brought  forth,  or  ever  thou 
hadst  formed  the  earth  and  the  world:  even  from  ever- 
lasting to  everlasting,  thou  art  God. 

3  Thou  turnest  man  to  destruction :  and  sayest,  Return, 
ye  children  of  men. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  in  thy  sight  are  but  as  yesterday 
when  it  is  past :  and  as  a  watch  in  the  night. 

5  Thou  carriest  them  away  as  with  a  flood ;  they  are  as 
a  sleep :  in  the  morning  they  are  like  grass  which  grow- 
eth  up. 

6  In  the  morning  it  flourisheth,  and  groweth  up :  in  the 
evening  it  is  cut  down,  and  withereth. 

7  For  we  are  consumed  by  thine  anger:  and  by  thy 
wrath  are  we  troubled. 

8  Thou  hast  set  our  iniquities  before  thee:  our  secret 
sins  in  the  light  of  thy  countenance. 

9  For  all  our  days  are  passed  away  in  thy  wrath:  we 
spend  our  years  as  a  tale  that  is  told. 

10  The  days  of  our  years  are  threescore  years  and  ten ; 
and  if  by  reason  of  strength  they  be  fourscore  years :  yet 
is  their  strength  labour  and  sorrow ;  for  it  is  soon  cut  off, 
and  we  fly  away. 

11  Who  knoweth  the  power  of  thine  anger:  even  ac- 
cording to  thy  fear,  so  is  thy  wrath. 

12  So  teach  us  to  number  our  days :  that  we  may  apply 
our  hearts  unto  wisdom. 

13  Return,  O  Lord,  how  long :  and  let  it  repent  thee  con- 
cerning thy  servants. 


214  THE   PSALTER. 


14  O  satisfy  us  early  with  thy  mercy:  that  we  may  re- 
joice and  be  glad  all  our  days. 

15  Make  us  glad  according  to  the  days  wherein  thou 
hast  afflicted  us:  and  the  years  wherein  we  have  seen 
evil. 

16  Let  thy  work  appear  unto  thy  servants:  and  thy  glory 
unto  their  children. 

17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  our  God  be  upon  us: 
and  establish  thou  the  work  of  our  hands  upon  us ;  yea, 
the  work  of  our  hands  establish  thou  it. 

SELECTION  33. 

Psalm  91. 

1  HE  that  dwelleth  in  the  secret  place  of  the  Most 
High  :  shall  abide  under  the  shadow  of  the  Almighty. 

2  I  will  say  of  the  Lord,  He  is  my  refuge  and  my  fort- 
ress :  my  God ;  in  him  will  I  trust. 

3  Surely  he  shall  deliver  thee  from  the  snare  of  the 
fowler:  and  from  the  noisome  pestilence. 

4  He  shall  cover  thee  with  his  feathers,  and  under  his 
wings  Shalt  thou  trust:  his  truth  shall  be  thy  shield  and 
buckler. 

5  Thou  Shalt  not  be  afraid  for  the  terror  by  night :  nor 
for  the  arrow  that  flieth  by  day  ; 

6  Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walketh  in  darkness  :  nor 
for  the  destruction  that  wasteth  at  noonday. 

7  A  thousand  shall  fall  at  thy  side,  and  ten  thousand  at 
thy  right  hand  :  but  it  shall  not  come  nigh  thee. 

8  Only  with  thine  eyes  shalt  thou  beliold  :  and  see  the 
reward  of  the  wicked. 

9  Because  thou  hast  made  the  Lord,  which  is  my  refuge : 
even  the  Most  High,  thy  habitation  ; 

10  There  shall  no  evil  befall  thee :  neither  shall  any 
plague  come  nigh  thy  dwelling. 

11  For  he  shall  give  his  angels  charge  over  thee  :  to 
keep  thee  in  all  thy  ways. 

12  They  shall  bear  thee  up  in  their  hands  :  lest  thou  dash 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

13  Thou  shalt  tread  upon  the  lion  and  adder :  the  young 
lion  and  the  dragon  shalt  thou  trample  under  feet. 

14  Because  he  hath  set  his  love  upon  me,  therefore  will 


SELECTION  34.  215 


I  deliver  him:  I  will  set  him  on  high,  because  he  hath 
known  my  name. 

15  He  shall  call  upon  me,  and  I  will  answer  him  :  I  will 
be  with  him  in  trouble;  I  will  deliver  him,  and  honour 
him. 

16  With  long  life  will  I  satisfy  him:  and  show  him  my 


salvation. 


SELECTION  34. 


Psalm  92. 

1  IT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  :  and 
to  sing  praises  unto  thy  name,  O  Most  High : 

2  To  show  forth  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning: 
and  thy  faithfulness  every  night, 

3  Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the 
psaltery :  upon  the  harp  with  a  solemn  sound. 

4  For  thou.  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  thy  work : 
I  will  triumph  in  the  works  of  thy  hands. 

5  0  Lord,  how  great  are  thy  works :  and  thy  thoughts 
are  very  deep. 

6  A  brutish  man  knoweth  not :  neither  doth  a  fool  un- 
derstand this. 

7  When  the  wicked  spring  as  the  grass,  and  when  all 
the  workers  of  iniquity  do  flourish :  it  is  that  they  shall  be 
destroyed  for  ever  : 

8  But  thou.  Lord:  art  most  high  for  evermore. 

9  For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord,  for,  lo,  thine  enemies 
shall  perish:  all  the  workers  of  iniquity  shall  be  scattered. 

10  But  my  horn  shalt  thou  exalt  like  the  horn  of  a  uni- 
corn: I  shall  be  anointed  with  fresh  oil. 

11  Mine  eye  also  shall  see  my  desire  on  mine  enemies  : 
and  mine  ears  shall  hear  my  desire  of  the  wicked  that  rise 
up  against  me. 

12  The  righteous  shall  flourish  like  the  palm  tree :  he 
shall  grow  like  a  cedar  in  Lebanon. 

13  Those  that  be  planted  in  the  house  of  the  Lord  :  shall 
flourish  in  the  courts  of  our  God. 

14  They  shall  still  bring  forth  fruit  in  old  age  :  they  shall 
be  fat  and  flourishing  ; 

15  To  show  that  the  Lord  is  upright :  he  is  my  rock,  and 
there  is  no  unrighteousness  in  him. 


216  THE  PSALTER. 

Psalm  93. 

16  THE  Lord  reigneth,  he  is  clothed  with  majesty ; 
the  Lord  is  clothed  with  strength,  wherewith  he  hath 
girded  himself:  the  world  also  is  stablished,  that  it  cannot 
be  moved. 

17  Thy  throne  is  established  of  old:  thou  art  from  ever- 
lasting. 

18  The  floods  have  lifted  up,  O  Lord,  the  floods  have 
lifted  up  their  voice :  the  floods  lift  up  their  waves. 

19  The  Lord  on  high  is  mightier  than  the  noise  of  many 
waters :  yea,  than  the  mighty  waves  of  the  sea. 

20  Th)''  testimonies  are  very  sure:  holiness  becometh 
thine  house,  O  Lord,  for  ever. 

SELECTION  35. 

Psalm  95. 

1  O  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord :  let  us  make  a 
joyful  noise  to  the  Rock  of  our  salvation. 

2  Let  us  come  before  his  presence  with  thanksgiving : 
and  make  a  joyful  noise  unto  him  with  psalms. 

3  For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God :  and  a  great  King  above 
all  gods. 

4  In  his  hand  are  the  deep  places  of  the  earth:  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  his  also. 

5  The  sea  is  his,  and  he  made  it :  and  his  hands  formed 
the  dry  land. 

6  O  come,  let  us  worship  and  bow  down :  let  us  kneel 
before  the  Lord  our  maker. 

7  For  he  is  our  God ;  and  we  are  the  people  of  his  pas- 
ture, and  the  sheep  of  his  hand:  To  day  if  ye  will  hear  his 
voice, 

8  Harden  not  your  heart,  as  in  the  provocation:  and  as 
in  the  day  of  temptation  in  the  wilderness: 

9  "When  your  fathers  tempted  me :  proved  me,  and  saw 
my  work. 

10  Forty  years  long  was  I  grieved  with  this  generation, 
and  said :  It  is  a  people  that  do  err  in  their  heart,  and  they 
have  not  known  my  ways: 

11  Unto  whom  I  sware  in  my  wrath :  that  they  should 
not  enter  into  my  rest. 


SELECTION  36.  217 


Psalm  96, 

12  O  SIKG  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  sing  unto  the 
Lord,  all  the  earth. 

13  Sing  unto  the  Lord,  bless  his  name:  show  forth  his 
salvation  from  day  to  day. 

14  Declare  his  glory  among  the  heathen:  his  wonders 
among  all  people. 

15  For  the  Lord  is  great,  and  greatly  to  be  praised:  he  is 
to  be  feared  above  all  gods. 

16  For  all  the  gods  of  the  nations  are  idols :  but  the  Lord 
made  the  heavens. 

17  Honour  and  majesty  are  before  him:  strength  and 
beauty  are  in  his  sanctuary. 

18  Give  unto  the  Lord,  Oye  kindreds  of  the  people:  give 
unto  the  Lord  glory  and  strength, 

19  Give  unto  the  Lord  the  glory  due  unto  his  name :  bring 
an  offering,  and  come  into  his  courts. 

20  O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness:  fear 
before  him,  all  the  earth. 

21  Say  among  the  heathen  that  the  Lord  reigneth :  the 
world  also  shall  be  established  that  it  shall  not  be  moved ; 
he  shall  judge  the  people  righteously. 

22  Let  the  heavens  rejoice,  and  let  the  earth  be  glad:  let 
the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof. 

23  Let  the  field  be  joyful,  and  all  that  is  therein:  then 
shall  all  the  trees  of  the  wood  rejoice 

24  Before  the  Lord;  for  he  cometh,  for  he  cometh  to 
judge  the  earth:  he  shall  judge  the  world  with  righteous- 
ness, and  the  people  with  his  truth. 


SELECTION  36. 

Psalm  97. 

1  THE  Lord  reigneth ;  let  the  earth  rejoice :  let  the  mul- 
titude of  isles  be  glad  thereof. 

2  Clouds  and  darkness  are  round  about  him :  righteous- 
ness and  judgment  are  the  habitation  of  his  throne. 

3  A  fire  goeth  before  him:  and  burnetii  up  his  enemies 
round  about. 

4  His  lightnings  enlightened  the  world :  the  earth  saw, 
and  trembled. 


218  THE   PSALTER. 


5  The  hills  melted  like  wax  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord : 
at  the  presence  of  the  Lord  of  the  whole  earth. 

6  The  heavens  declare  his  righteousness:  and  all  the 
people  see  his  glory. 

7  Confounded  be  all  they  that  serve  graven  images,  that 
boast  themselves  of  idols  :  worship  him,  all  ye  gods. 

8  Zion  heard,  and  was  glad :  and  the  daughters  of  Judah 
rejoiced  because  of  thy  judgments,  0  Lord. 

9  For  thou,  Lord,  art  high  above  all  the  earth:  thou  art 
exalted  far  above  all  gods. 

10  Ye  that  love  the  Lord,  hate  evil:  he  preserveth  the 
souls  of  his  saints ;  he  delivereth  them  out  of  the  hand  of 
the  wicked. 

11  Light  is  sown  for  the  righteous:  and  gladness  for  the 
upright  in  heart. 

12  Rejoice  in  the  Lord,  ye  righteous:  and  give  thanks 
at  the  remembrance  of  his  holiness. 

Psalm  98. 

13  O  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song  ;  for  he  hath  done 
marvellous  things:  his  right  hand,  and  his  holy  arm,  hath 
gotten  him  the  victory. 

14  The  Lord  hath  made  known  his  salvation :  his  right- 
eousness hath  he  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  hea- 
then. 

15  He  hath  remembered  his  mercy  and  his  truth  toward 
the  house  of  Israel  :  all  the  ends  of  the  earth  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

16  Make  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord,  all  the  earth : 
make  a  loud  noise,  and  rejoice,  and  sing  praise. 

17  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  the  harp:  with  the  harp,  and 
the  voice  of  a  psalm. 

18  With  trumpets  and  sound  of  cornet:  make  a  joyful 
noise  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

19  Let  the  sea  roar,  and  the  fulness  thereof:  the  world, 
and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

20  Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands:  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together 

21  Before  the  Lord  ;  for  he  cometh  to  judge  the  earth: 
with  righteousness  shall  he  judge  the  world,  and  the  people 
with  equity. 


SELECTION  37.  219 


Psalm  99. 

22  THE  Lord  reigneth ;  let  the  people  tremble  :  he  sit- 
teth  between  the  cherubim ;  let  the  earth  be  moved. 

23  The  Lord  is  great  in  Ziou  :  and  he  is  high  above  all 
the  people. 

24  Let  them  praise  thy  great  and  terrible  name :  for  it 
is  holy. 

25  The  king's  strength  also  loveth  judgment :  thou  dost 
establish  equity,  thou  executest  judgment  and  righteous- 
ness in  Jacob. 

26  Exalt  ye  the  Lord  our  God,  and  v^orship  at  his  foot- 
stool :  for  he  is  holy. 

27  Moses  and  Aaron  among  his  priests,  and  Samuel 
among  them  that  call  upon  his  name  :  they  called  upon 
the  Lord,  and  he  answered  them. 

28  He  spake  unto  them  in  the  cloudy  pillar:  they  kept 
his  testimonies,  and  the  ordinance  that  he  gave  them. 

29  Thou  answeredst  them,  O  Lord  our  God  :  thou  wast 
a  God  that  forgavest  them,  though  thou  tookest  vengeance 
of  their  inventions. 

30  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God,  and  worship  at  his  holy  hill : 
for  the  Lord  our  God  is  holy. 


SELECTION  37. 

Psalm  100. 

1  MAKE  a  joyful  noise  unto  the  Lord:  all  ye  lands. 

2  Serve  the  Lord  with  gladness :  come  before  his  pre- 
sence with  singing. 

3  Know  ye  that  the  Lord  he  is  God  :  it  is  he  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves  ;  we  are  his  people,  and  the 
sheep  of  his  pasture. 

4  Enter  into  his  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and  into  his 
courts  with  praise :  be  thankful  unto  him,  and  bless  his 
name. 

5  For  the  Lord  is  good ;  his  mercy  is  everlasting :  and 
his  truth  endureth  to  all  generations. 

PSAL3I  103. 

6  BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within 
me,  bless  his  holy  name. 


220  THE  PSALTER. 


7  Bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  forget  not  all  his 
benefits : 

8  Who  forgiveth  all  thine  iniquities:  who  healeth  all 
thy  diseases ; 

9  Who  redeemeth  thy  life  from  destruction :  who  crown- 
eth  thee  with  loving-kiudness  and  tender  mercies  ; 

10  Who  satisfieth  thy  mouth  with  good  things:  so  that 
thy  youth  is  renewed  like  the  eagle's. 

11  The  Lord  executeth  righteousness  and  judgment: 
for  all  that  are  oppressed. 

12  He  made  known  his  ways  unto  Moses :  his  acts  unto 
the  children  of  Israel. 

13  The  Lord  is  merciful  and  gracious:  slow  to  auger, 
and  plenteous  in  mercy. 

14  He  will  not  always  chide:  neither  will  he  keep  his 
anger  for  ever. 

15  He  hath  not  dealt  with  us  after  our  sins:  nor  re- 
warded us  according  to  our  iniquities. 

16  For  as  the  heaven  is  high  above  the  earth :  so  great 
is  his  mercy  toward  them  that  fear  him. 

17  As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west :  so  far  hath  he 
removed  our  transgressions  from  us. 

18  Like  as  a  father  pitieth  his  children  :  so  the  Lord  piti- 
eth  them  that  fear  him. 

19  For  he  knoweth  our  frame :  he  remembereth  that  we 
are  dust. 

20  As  for  man,  his  days  are  as  grass  :  as  a  flower  of  the 
field,  so  he  flourisheth. 

21  For  the  wind  passeth  over  it,  and  it  is  gone  :  and  the 
place  thereof  shall  know  it  no  more. 

22  But  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  is  from  everlasting  to  ever- 
lasting upon  them  that  fear  him :  and  his  righteousness 
unto  children's  children ; 

23  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant :  and  to  those  that 
remember  his  commandments  to  do  them. 

24  The  Lord  hath  prepared  his  throne  in  the  heavens:  and 
his  kingdom  ruleth  over  all. 

25  Bless  the  Lord,  ye  his  angels,  that  excel  in  strength: 
that  do  his  commandments,  hearkening  unto  the  voice  of 
his  word. 

26  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  hosts  :  ye  ministers  of 
his,  that  do  his  pleasure. 


SELECTION  38.  221 


27  Bless  the  Lord,  all  his  works  in  all  places  of  his 
dominion:  bless  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

SELECTION  38. 

Psalm  104. 

1  BLESS  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  O  Lord  my  God,  thou 
art  very  great ;  thou  art  clothed  with  honour  and  ma- 
jesty; 

2  Who  coverest  thyself  with  light  as  with  a  garment: 
who  stretchest  out  the  heavens  like  a  curtain  ; 

3  Who  layeth  the  beams  of  his  chambers  in  the  waters: 
who  maketh  the  clouds  his  chariot ;  who  walketh  upon  the 
wings  of  the  wind ; 

4  Who  maketh  his  angels  spirits :  his  ministers  a  flam- 
ing fire  ; 

5  Who  laid  the  foundations  of  the  earth :  that  it  should 
not  be  removed  for  ever. 

6  Thou  coveredst  it  with  the  deep  as  with  a  garment : 
the  waters  stood  above  the  mountains. 

7  At  thy  rebuke  they  fled :  at  the  voice  of  thy  thunder 
they  hasted  away. 

8  They  go  up  by  the  mountains :  they  go  down  by  the 
valleys  unto  the  place  which  thou  hast  founded  for  them. 

9  Thou  hast  set  a  bound  that  they  may  not  pass  over : 
that  they  turn  not  again  to  cover  the  earth. 

10  He  sendeth  the  springs  into  the  valleys:  which  run 
among  the  hills. 

11  They  give  drink  to  every  beast  of  the  field:  the  wild 
asses  quench  their  thirst. 

12  By  them  shall  the  fowls  of  the  heaven  have  their 
habitation:  which  sing  among  the  branches. 

13  He  watereth  the  hills  from  his  chambers:  the  earth  is 
satisfied  with  the  fruit  of  thy  works. 

14  He  causeth  the  grass  to  grow  for  the  cattle,  and  herb 
for  the  service  of  man:  that  he  may  bring  forth  food  out  of 
the  earth ; 

15  And  wine  that  maketh  glad  the  heart  of  man:  and  oil 
to  make  his  face  to  shine,  and  bread  which  strengtheneth 
man's  heart. 

16  The  trees  of  the  Lord  are  full  of  sap :  the  cedars  of 
Lebanon,  which  he  hath  planted  ; 


222  THE  PSALTER. 


17  Where  the  birds  make  their  nests :  as  for  the  stork,  the 
fir  trees  are  her  house. 

18  The  high  hills  are  a  refuge  for  the  Avild  goats:  and 
the  rocks  for  the  conies. 

19  He  appointed  the  moon  for  seasons:  the  sun  knoweth 
his  going  down. 

20  Thou  makest  darkness,  and  it  is  night:  wherein  all 
the  beasts  of  the  forest  do  creep  forth. 

21  The  young  lions  roar  after  their  prey :  and  seek  their 
meat  from  God. 

22  The  sun  ariseth,  they  gather  themselves  together: 
and  lay  them  down  in  their  dens. 

23  Man  goeth  forth  unto  his  work  and  to  his  labour: 
until  the  evening. 

24  O  Lord,  how  manifold  are  thy  works:  in  wisdom  hast 
thou  made  them  all ;  the  earth  is  full  of  thy  riches. 

25  So  is  this  great  and  wide  sea:  wherein  are  things 
creeping  innumerable,  both  small  and  great  beasts. 

26  There  go  the  ships  ;  there  is  that  leviathan:  whom 
thou  hast  made  to  play  therein. 

27  These  wait  all  upon  thee :  that  thou  mayst  give  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

28  That  thou  givest  them  they  gather:  thou  openest 
thine  hand,  they  are  filled  with  good. 

29  Thou  hidest  thy  face,  they  are  troubled :  thou  takest 
away  their  breath,  they  die,  and  return  to  their  dust. 

30  Thou  sendest  forth  thy  spirit,  they  are  created :  and 
thou  renewest  the  face  of  the  earth. 

31  The  glory  of  the  Lord  shall  endure  for  ever:  the  Lord 
shall  rejoice  in  his  works. 

32  He  looketh  on  the  earth,  and  it  trembleth :  he  touch- 
eth  the  hills,  and  they  smoke. 

33  I  will  sing  unto  the  Lord  as  long  as  I  live:  I  will  slug 
praise  to  my  God  while  I  have  my  being. 

34  My  meditation  of  him  shall'  be  sw'eet :  I  will  be  glad 
in  the  Lord. 

35  Let  the  sinners  be  consumed  out  of  the  earth,  and  let 
the  wicked  be  no  more:  Bless  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION  39.  223 


SELECTION  39. 

Psalm  107:  1-22. 

1  O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord  say  so,  whom  he  hath 
redeemed :  from  the  hand  of  the  enemy  ; 

3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands,  from  the  east, 
and  from  the  west:  from  the  north,  and  from  the  south. 

4  They  wandered  in  the  wilderness  in  a  solitary  way: 
they  found  no  city  to  dwell  in. 

5  Hungry  and  thirsty :  their  soul  fainted  in  them. 

6  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble :  and 
he  delivered  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

7  And  he  led  them  forth  by  the  right  way :  that  they 
might  go  to  a  city  of  habitation. 

8  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness: 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men! 

9  For    he  satisfieth  the  longing  soul:   and  fiUeth  the 
hungry  soul  with  goodness. 

10  Such  as  sit  in  darkness  and  in  the  shadow  of  death: 
being  bound  in  affliction  and  iron  ; 

11  Because  they  rebelled  against  the  words  of  God:  and 
contemned  the  counsel  of  the  Most  High: 

12  Therefore  he  brought  down  their  heart  with  labour: 
they  fell  down,  and  there  was  none  to  help. 

13  Then  they  cried  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble:  and 
he  saved  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

14  He  brought  them  out  of  darkness  and  the  shadow  of 
death :  and  brake  their  bands  in  sunder. 

15  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness: 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

16  For  he  hath  broken  the  gates  of  brass:  and  cut  the 
bars  of  iron  in  sunder. 

17  Fools,  because  of  their  transgression:  and  because  of 
their  iniquities,  are  afflicted. 

18  Their  soul  abhorreth  all  manner  of  meat:  and  they 
draw  near  unto  the  gates  of  death. 

19  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble :  and  he 
saveth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

20  He  sent  his  word,  and  healed  them:  and  delivered 
them  from  their  destructions. 


224  THE  PSALTER. 


21  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness : 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

22  And  let  them  sacrifice  the  sacrifices  of  thanksgiving : 
and  declare  his  works  with  rejoicing. 

SELECTION  40. 

Psalm  107:  23-40. 

1  THEY  that  go  down  to  the  sea  in  ships :  that  do  busi- 
ness in  great  waters  ; 

2  These  see  the  works  of  the  Lord:  and  his  wonders  in 
the  deep. 

3  For  he  commandeth,  and  raiseth  the  stormy  wind: 
which  lif teth  up  the  waves  thereof. 

4  They  mount  up  to  the  heaven,  they  go  down  again  to 
the  depths :  their  soul  is  melted  because  of  trouble. 

5  They  reel  to  and  fro,  and  stagger  like  a  drunken  man : 
and  are  at  their  wit's  end. 

6  Then  they  cry  unto  the  Lord  in  their  trouble :  and  he 
bringeth  them  out  of  their  distresses. 

7  He  maketh  the  storm  a  calm :  so  that  the  waves  thereof 
are  still. 

8  Then  are  they  glad  because  they  be  quiet :  so  he  bring- 
eth them  unto  their  desired  haven. 

9  Oh  that  men  would  praise  the  Lord  for  his  goodness: 
and  for  his  wonderful  works  to  the  children  of  men ! 

10  Let  them  exalt  him  also  in  the  congregation  of  the 
people :  and  praise  him  in  the  assembly  of  the  elders. 

11  He  turneth  rivers  into  a  wilderness :  and  the  water- 
springs  into  dry  ground  ; 

12  A  fruitful  land  into  barrenness :  for  the  wickedness 
of  them  that  dwell  therein. 

13  He  turneth  the  wilderness  into  a  standing  water:  and 
dry  ground  into  watersprings. 

14  And  there  he  maketh  the  hungry  to  dwell :  that  they 
may  prepare  a  city  for  habitation ; 

15  And  sow  the  fields,  and  plant  vineyards :  which  may 
yield  fruits  of  increase. 

16  He  blesseth  them  also,  so  that  they  are  multiplied 
greatly :  and  suff ereth  not  their  cattle  to  decrease. 

17  Again,  they  are  minished  and  brought  low :  through 
oppression,  affliction,  and  sorrow. 


SELECTION  41.  225 


18  He  poureth  contempt  upon  princes:  and  causeth 
them  to  wander  in  tlie  wilderness,  where  there  is  no 
way. 

19  Yet  setteth  he  the  poor  on  high  from  affliction :  and 
maketh  him  families  like  a  flock, 

20  The  righteous  shall  see  it,  and  rejoice:  and  all  ini- 
quity shall  stop  her  mouth. 

21  Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  observe  these  things :  even 
they  shall  understand  the  loving-kindness  of  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  41. 

Psalm  110. 

1  THE  Lord  said  unto  my  Lord :  Sit  thou  at  my  right 
hand,  until  I  make  thine  enemies  thy  footstool. 

2  The  Lord  shall  send  the  rod  of  thy  strength  out  of 
Zion:  rule  thou  in  the  midst  of  thine  enemies. 

3  Thy  people  shall  be  willing  in  the  day  of  thy  power, 
in  the  beauties  of  holiness  from  the  womb  of  the  morning : 
thou  hast  the  dew  of  thy  youth. 

4  The  Lord  hath  sworn,  and  will  not  repent :  Thou  art  a 
priest  for  ever  after  the  order  of  Melchizedek. 

5  The  Lord  at  thy  right  hand :  shall  strike  through  kings 
in  the  day  of  his  wrath. 

6  He  shall  judge  among  the  heathen:  he  shall  fill  the 
places  with  the  dead  bodies;  he  shall  wound  the  heads  over 
many  countries. 

7  He  shall  drink  of  the  brook  in  the  way :  therefore  shall 
he  lift  up  the  head. 

Psalm  111. 

8  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  I  will  praise  the  Lord  with 
my  whole  heart :  in  the  assembly  of  the  upright,  and  in  the 
congregation. 

9  The  works  of  the  Lord  are  great:  sought  out  of  all 
them  that  have  pleasure  therein. 

10  His  work  is  honourable  and  glorious:  and  his  right- 
eousness endureth  forever. 

1 1  He  hath  made  his  wonderful  works  to  be  remembered : 
the  Lord  is  gracious  and  full  of  compassion. 

12  He  hath  given  meat  unto  them  that  fear  him  :  he  will 
ever  be  mindful  of  his  covenant. 


226  THE   PSALTER. 


13  He  hatli  showed  his  people  the  power  of  his  works  : 
that  he  may  give  them  the  heritage  of  the  heathen. 

14  The  works  of  his  hands  are  verity  and  judgment  :  all 
his  commandments  are  sure. 

15  They  stand  fast  for  ever  and  ever:  and  are  done  in 
truth  and  uprightness. 

16  He  sent  redemption  unto  his  people:  he  hath  com- 
manded his  covenant  for  ever ;  holy  and  reverend  is  his 
name. 

17  The  fear  of  the  Lord  is  the  beginning  of  wisdom  :  a 
good  understanding  have  all  they  that  do  his  command- 
ments ;  his  praise  endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  112. 

18  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.  Blessed  is  the  man  that  feareth 
the  Lord  :  that  delighteth  greatly  in  his  commandments. 

19  His  seed  shall  be  mighty  upon  earth :  the  generation 
of  the  upright  shall  be  blessed. 

20  Wealth  and  riches  shall  be  in  his  house :  and  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever. 

21  Unto  the  upright  there  ariseth  light  in  the  darkness  : 
he  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion,  and  righteous. 

22  A  good  man  showeth  favour,  and  lendeth  :  he  will 
guide  his  affairs  with  discretion. 

23  Surely  he  shall  not  be  moved  for  ever  :  the  righteous 
shall  be  in  everlasting  remembrance. 

24  He  shall  not  be  afraid  of  evil  tidings:  his  heart  is 
fixed,  trusting  in  the  Lord. 

25  His  heart  is  established,  he  shall  not  be  afraid :  until 
he  see  his  desire  upon  his  enemies. 

26  He  hath  dispersed,  he  hath  given  to  the  poor:  his 
righteousness  endureth  for  ever  ;  his  horn  shall  be  exalted 
with  honour. 

27  The  wicked  shall  see  it,  and  be  grieved  :  he  shall 
gnash  with  his  teeth,  and  melt  away ;  the  desire  of  the 
wicked  shall  perish 

SELECTION  42. 

Psalm  113:  1-6. 
1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise,  O  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord :  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord. 


SELECTION  42.  227 


2  Blessed  be  the  name  of  the  Lord  :  from  this  time  forth 
and  for  evermore. 

3  From  the  rising  of  the  sun  unto  the  going  down  of 
the  same  :  the  Lord's  name  is  to  be  praised. 

4  The  Lord  is  high  above  all  nations :  and  his  glory- 
above  the  heavens. 

5  Who  is  like  unto  the  Lord  our  God  :  who  dwelleth 
on  high, 

6  Who  humbleth  himself  to  behold  the  things:  that  are 
in  heaven,  and  in  the  earth ! 

Psalm  115. 

7  NOT  unto  us,  O  Lord,  not  unto  us,  but  unto  thy  name 
give  glory  :  for  thy  mercy,  and  for  thy  trutli's  sake. 

8  Wherefore  should  the  heathen  say :  Where  is  now  their 
God? 

9  But  our  God  is  in  the  heavens  :  he  hath  done  whatso- 
ever he  hath  pleased. 

10  Their  idols  are  silver  and  gold:  the  work  of  men's 
hands. 

11  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not:  eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not : 

12  They  have  ears,  but  they  hear  not:  noses  have  they, 
but  they  smell  not : 

13  They  have  hands,  but  they  handle  not:  feet  have 
they,  but  they  walk  not ;  neither  speak  they  through  their 
throat. 

14  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them  :  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

15  O  Israel,  trust  thou  in  the  Lord  :  he  is  their  help  and 
their  shield. 

16  O  house  of  Aaron,  trust  in  the  Lord:  he  is  their  help 
and  their  shield. 

17  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  trust  in  the  Lord  :  he  is  their 
help  and  their  shield. 

18  The  Lord  hath  been  mindful  of  us  ;  he  will  bless  us : 
he  will  bless  the  house  of  Israel ;  he  will  bless  the  house  of 
Aaron. 

19  He  will  bless  them  that  fear  the  Lord :  both  small  and 
great. 

20  The  Lord  shall  increase  you  more  and  more:  you  and 
your  children. 


228  THE  PSALTER. 


21  Ye  are  blessed  of  the  Lord  :  which  made  heaven  and 
earth. 

22  The  heaven,  even  the  heavens,  are  the  Lord's:  but 
the  earth  hath  he  given  to  the  children  of  men. 

23  The  dead  praise  not  the  Lord :  neither  any  that  go 
down  into  silence. 

24  But  we  will  bless  the  Lord  :  from  this  time  forth  and 
for  evermore.     Praise  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  43. 

Psalm  116, 

1  I  LOVE  the  Lord :  because  he  hath  heard  my  voice 
and  my  supplications. 

2  Because  he  hath  inclined  his  ear  unto  me:  therefore 
will  I  call  upon  him  as  long  as  I  live. 

3  The  sorrows  of  death  compassed  me,  and  the  pains  of 
hell  gat  hold  upon  me :  I  found  trouble  and  sorrow. 

4  Then  called  I  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord:  O  Lord,  I 
beseech  thee,  deliver  my  soul. 

5  Gracious  is  the  Lord,  and  righteous :  yea,  our  God  is 
merciful. 

6  The  Lord  preserveth  the  simple :  I  was  brought  low, 
and  he  helped  me. 

7  Return  unto  thy  rest,  O  my  soul :  for  the  Lord  hath 
dealt  bountifully  with  thee. 

8  For  thou  hast  delivered  my  soul  from  death:  mine 
eyes  from  tears,  and  my  feet  from  falling. 

9  I  will  walk  before  the  Lord :  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

10  I  believed,  therefore  have  I  spoken:  I  was  greatly 
afflicted : 

11  I  said  in  my  haste:  All  men  are  liars. 

12  What  shall  I  render  unto  the  Lord :  for  all  his  bene- 
fits toward  me  ? 

13  I  will  take  the  cup  of  salvation:  and  call  upon  the 
name  of  the  Lord. 

14  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord:  now  in  the  pre- 
sence of  all  his  people. 

15  Precious  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord :  is  the  death  of  his 
saints. 

16  O  Lord,  truly  I  am  thy  servant:  I  am  thy  servant, 
and  the  son  of  thine  handmaid ;  thou  hast  loosed  my  bonds. 


SELECTION  44.  229 


17  I  will  offer  to  thee  the  sacrifice  of  thanksgiving:  and 
will  call  upon  the  name  of  the  Lord. 

18  I  will  pay  my  vows  unto  the  Lord  :  now  in  the  pre- 
sence of  all  his  people, 

19  In  the  courts  of  the  Lord's  house,  in  the  midst  of  thee, 

0  Jerusalem :  Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  117. 

20  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  all  ye  nations:  praise  him,  all 
ye  people. 

21  For  his  merciful  kindness  is  great  toward  us:  and  the 
truth  of  the  Lord  endureth  for  ever.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  44. 

Psalm  118. 

1  O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  good :  be- 
cause his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  Let  Israel  now  say :  that  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

3  Let  the  house  of  Aaron  now  say :  that  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

4  Let  them  now  that  fear  the  Lord  say :  that  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

5  I  called  upon  the  Lord  in  distress  :  the  Lord  answered 
me,  and  set  me  in  a  large  place. 

6  The  Lord  is  on  my  side,  I  will  not  fear :  what  can  man 
do  unto  me  ? 

7  The  Lord  taketh  my  part  with  them  that  help  me  : 
therefore  shall  I  see  my  desire  upon  them  that  hate  me. 

8  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord  :  than  to  put  confidence 
in  man. 

9  It  is  better  to  trust  in  the  Lord :  than  to  put  confidence 
in  princes. 

10  All  nations  compassed  me  about:  but  in  the  name  of 
the  Lord  will  I  destroy  them. 

11  They  compassed  me  about ;  yea,  they  compassed  me 
about :  but  in  the  name  of  the  Lord  I  will  destroy  them. 

12  They    compassed    me    about    like    bees;    they  are 
quenched  as  the  fire  of  thorns :  for  in  the  name  of  the  Lord 

1  will  destroy  them. 

13  Thou  hast  thrust  sore  at  me  that  I  might  fall :  but 
the  Lord  helped  me. 


230  THE  PSALTER. 


14  The  Lord  is  my  strength  and  song :  and  is  become  my 
salvation. 

15  The  voice  of  rejoicing  and  salvation  is  in  the  taber- 
nacles of  the  righteous:  the  right  hand  of  the  Lord  doeth 
valiantly. 

16  The  right  hand  of  the  Lord  is  exalted :  the  right  hand 
of  the  Lord  doeth  valiantly. 

17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live:  and  declare  the  works  of  the 
Lord. 

18  The  Lord  hath  chastened  me  sore:  but  he  hath  not 
given  me  over  unto  death. 

19  Open  to  me  the  gates  of  righteousness:  I  will  go  into 
them,  and  I  will  praise  the  Lord: 

20  This  gate  of  the  Lord :  into  which  the  righteous  shall 
enter. 

21  I  will  praise  thee:  for  thou  hast  heard  me,  and  art 
become  my  salvation. 

22  The  stone  which  the  builders  refused :  is  become  the 
head  stone  of  the  corner. 

23  This  is  the  Lord's  doing:  it  is  marvellous  in  our 
eyes. 

24  This  is  the  day  which  the  Lord  hath  made:  we  will 
rejoice  and  be  glad  in  it. 

25  Save  now,  I  beseech  thee,  O  Lord :  0  Lord,  I  beseech 
thee,  send  now  prosperity. 

26  Blessed  be  he  that  cometh  in  the  name  of  the  Lord : 
we  have  blessed  you  out  of  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

27  God  is  the  Lord,  which  hath  showed  us  light:  bind 
the  sacrifice  with  cords,  even  unto  the  horns  of  the  altar. 

28  Thou  art  my  God,  and  I  will  praise  thee:  thou  art 
my  God,  I  will  exalt  thee. 

29  O  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord  ;  for  he  is  good :  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

SELECTION  45. 

Psalm  119:  1-24. 

1  BLESSED  are  the  undefiled  in  the  way :  who  walk  in 
the  law  of  the  Lord. 

2  Blessed  are  they  that  keep  his  testimonies :  and  that 
seek  him  with  the  whole  heart. 

3  They  also  do  no  iniquity :  they  walk  in  his  ways. 


SELECTION  45.  231 


4  Thou  hast  commanded  us:  to  keep  thy  precepts  dili- 
gently. 

5  O  that  my  ways  were  directed :  to  keep  thy  statutes ! 

6  Then  shall  I  not  be  ashamed:  when  I  have  respect 
unto  all. thy  commandments. 

7  I  will  praise  thee  with  uprightness  of  heart:  when  I 
shall  have  learned  thy  righteous  judgments. 

8  I  will  keep  thy  statutes :  O  forsake  me  not  utterly. 

9  Wherewithal  shall  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way :  by 
taking  heed  thereto  according  to  thy  word. 

10  With  my  whole  heart  have  I  sought  thee:  O  let  me 
not  wander  from  thy  commandments. 

11  Thy  word  have  I  hid  in  mine  heart:  that  I  might  not 
sin  against  thee. 

12  Blessed  art  thou,  O  Lord:  teach  me  thy  statutes. 

13  With  my  lips  have  I  declared:  all  the  judgments  of 
thy  mouth. 

14  I  have  rejoiced  in  the  way  of  thy  testimonies:  as 
much  as  in  all  riches. 

15  I  will  meditate  in  thy  precepts:  and  have  respect  unto 
thy  ways. 

16  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  statutes:  I  will  not  for- 
get thy  word. 

17  Deal  bountifully  with  thy  servant:  that  I  may  live 
and  keep  thy  word. 

18  Open  thou  mine  eyes:  that  I  may  behold  wondrous 
things  out  of  thy  law. 

19  I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth:  hide  not  thy  command- 
ments from  me. 

20  My  soul  breaketh  for  the  longing:  that  it  hath  unto 
thy  judgments  at  all  times. 

21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  that  are  cursed :  which 
do  err  from  thy  commandments. 

21  Remove  from  me  reproach  and  contempt:  for  I  have 
kept  thy  testimonies. 

23  Princes  also  did  sit  and  speak  against  me :  but  thy 
servant  did  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

24  Thy  testimonies  also  are  my  delight:  and  my  coun- 
sellors. 


232  THE  PSALTER. 


SELECTION  46. 

Psalm  119:  33^8,89-96. 

1  TEACH  me,  O  Lord,  the  way  of  thy  statutes:  and  I 
shall  keep  it  unto  the  end. 

2  Give  me  understanding,  and  I  shall  keep  thy  law :  yea, 
I  shall  observe  it  with  my  whole  heart. 

3  Make  me  to  go  in  the  path  of  thy  commandments:  for 
therein  do  I  delight. 

4  Incline  my  heart  unto  thy  testimonies:  and  not  to 
covetousness. 

5  Turn  away  mine  eyes  from  beholding  vanity:  and 
quicken  thou  me  in  thy  way. 

6  Stablish  thy  word  unto  thy  servant:  who  is  devoted 
to  thy  fear. 

7  Turn  away  my  reproach  which  I  fear:  for  thy  judg- 
ments are  good. 

8  Behold,  I  have  longed  after  thy  precepts :  quicken  me 
in  thy  righteousness. 

9  Let  thy  mercies  come  also  unto  me,  O  Lord :  even  thy 
salvation,  according  to  thy  word. 

10  So  shall  I  have  wherewith  to  answer  him  that  re- 
proacheth  me :  for  I  trust  in  thy  word. 

11  And  take  not  the  word  of  truth  utterly  out  of  my 
mouth:  for  I  have  hoped  in  thy  judgments. 

12  So  shall  I  keep  thy  law :  continually  for  ever  and  ever. 

13  And  I  will  walk  at  liberty:  for  I  seek  thy  precepts. 

14  I  will  speak  of  thy  testimonies  also  before  kings :  and 
will  not  be  ashamed. 

15  And  I  will  delight  myself  in  thy  commandments: 
which  I  have  loved. 

16  My  hands  also  will  I  lift  up  unto  thy  commandments, 
which  I  have  loved:  and  I  will  meditate  in  thy  statutes. 

17  For  ever,  O  Lord:  thy  word  is  settled  in  heaven. 

18  Thy  faithfulness  is  imto  all  generations:  thou  hast 
established  the  earth,  and  it  abide th. 

19  They  continue  this  day  according  to  thine  ordinances : 
for  all  are  thy  servants. 

20  Unless  thy  law  had  been  my  delights  :  I  should  then 
have  perished  in  mine  affliction. 

21  I  will  never  forget  thy  precepts:  for  with  them  thou 
hast  quickened  me. 


SELECTION  47.  233 


22  I  am  thine,  save  me :  for  I  have  sought  thy  precepts. 

28  The  wicked  have  waited  for  me  to  destroy  me :  but  I 
will  consider  thy  testimonies. 

24  I  have  seen  an  end  of  all  perfection :  but  thy  com- 
mandment is  exceeding  broad. 

SELECTION  47. 

Psalm  119:  97-120. 

1  OHOW  love  I  thy  law:  it  is  my  meditation  all  the 
day. 

2  Thou  through  thy  commandments  hast  made  me  wiser 
than  mine  enemies :  for  they  are  ever  with  me. 

3  I  have  more  understanding  than  all  my  teachers :  for 
thy  testimonies  are  my  meditation. 

4  I  understand  more  than  the  ancients :  because  I  keep 
thy  precepts. 

5  I  have  refrained  my  feet  from  every  evil  way :  that  I 
might  keep  thy  word. 

6  I  have  not  departed  from  thy  judgments:  for  thou 
hast  taught  me. 

7  How  sweet  are  thy  words  unto  my  taste :  yea,  sweeter 
than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

8  Through  thy  precepts  I  get  understanding :  therefore 
I  hate  every  false  way 

9  Thy  word  is  a  lamp  unto  my  feet :  and  a  light  unto  my 
path. 

10  I  have  sworn,  and  I  will  perform  it:  that  I  will  keep 
thy  righteous  judgments. 

11  I  am  afflicted  very  much:  quicken  me,  0  Lord,  ac- 
cording unto  thy  word. 

12  Accept,  I  beseech  thee,  the  free-will  offerings  of  my 
mouth,  O  Lord:  and  teach  me  thy  judgments. 

13  My  soul  is  continually  in  my  hand:  yet  do  I  not  for- 
get thy  law. 

14  The  wicked  have  laid  a  snare  for  me:  yet  I  erred  not 
from  thy  precepts. 

15  Thy  testimonies  have  I  taken  as  a  heritage  for  ever: 
for  they  are  the  rejoicing  of  my  heart. 

16  I  have  inclined  mine  heart  to  perform  thy  statutes 
always :  even  unto  the  end. 

17  I  hate  vain  thoughts :  but  thy  law  do  I  love. 


234  THE  PSALTER. 


18  Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  my  shield:  I  hope  in 
thy  word. 

19  Depart  from  me,  je  evil  doers:  for  I  will  keep  the 
commandments  of  my  God. 

20  Uphold  me  according  unto  thy  word,  that  I  may 
live :  and  let  me  not  be  ashamed  of  my  hope. 

21  Hold  thou  me  up,  and  I  shall  be  safe :  and  I  will  have 
respect  unto  thy  statutes  continually. 

22  Thou  hast  trodden  down  all  them  that  err  from  thy 
statutes:  for  their  deceit  is  falsehood. 

23  Thou  puttest  away  all  the  wicked  of  the  earth  like 
dross:  therefore  I  love  thy  testimonies. 

24  My  flesh  trembleth  for  fear  of  thee  :  and  I  am  afraid 
of  thy  judgments. 

SELECTION  48. 

Psalm  121. 

1  I  WILL  lift  up  mina  eyes  unto  the  hills:  from  whence 
cometh  my  help. 

2  My  help  cometh  from  the  Lord:  which  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

3  He  will  not  suffer  thy  foot  to  be  moved:  he  that  keep- 
eth  thee  will  not  slumber. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepeth  Israel :  shall  neither  slumber 
nor  sleep. 

5  The  Lord  is  thy  keeper:  the  Lord  is  thy  shade  upon 
thy  right  hand. 

6  The  sun  shall  not  smite  thee  by  day :  nor  the  moon 
by  night. 

7  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thee  from  all  evil:  he  shall 
preserve  thy  soul. 

8  The  Lord  shall  preserve  thy  going  out  and  thy  coming 
in :  from  this  time  forth,  and  even  for  evermore. 

Psalm  122. 

9  I  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go  into 
the  house  of  the  Lord. 

10  Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates:  O  Jerusalem. 

11  Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city:  that  is  compact  to- 
gether: 

12  Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord:  unto 


SELECTION  49.  235 


the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  name  of 
the  Lord. 

13  For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment:  the  thrones 
of  the  house  of  David. 

14  Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem:  they  shall  prosper 
that  love  thee. 

15  Peace  be  within  thy  walls:  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces. 

16  For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes:  I  will  now 
say,  Peace  be  within  thee. 

17  Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God:  I  will 
seek  thy  good. 

Psalm  123. 

18  UNTO  thee  lift  I  up  mine  eyes:  O  thou  that  dwell- 
est  in  the  heavens. 

19  Behold,  as  the  eyes  of  servants  look  unto  the  hand  of 
their  masters,  and  as  the  eyes  of  a  maiden  unto  the  hand 
of  her  mistress:  so  our  eyes  wait  upon  the  Lord  our  God, 
until  that  he  have  mercy  upon  us. 

20  Have  mercy  upon  us,  O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us: 
for  we  are  exceedingly  filled  with  contempt. 

21  Our  soul  is  exceedingly  filled  with  the  scorning  of 
those  that  are  at  ease:  and  with  the  contempt  of  the 
proud. 

SELECTION  49. 

Psalm  124. 

1  IF  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side: 
now  may  Israel  say  ; 

2  If  it  had  not  been  the  Lord  who  was  on  our  side :  when 
men  rose  up  against  us : 

3  Then  they  had  swallowed  us  up  quick :  when  their 
wrath  was  kindled  against  us. 

4  Then  the  waters  had  overwhelmed  us :  the  stream  had 
gone  over  our  soul : 

5  Then  the  proud  waters  :  had  gone  over  our  soul. 

6  Blessed  be  the  Lord :  who  hath  not  given  us  as  a  prey 
to  their  teeth. 

7  Our  soul  is  escaped  as  a  bird  out  of  the  snare  of  the 
fowlers:  the  snare  is  broken,  and  we  are  escaped. 


236  THE  PSALTER. 


8  Our  help  is  in  the  name  of  the  Lord:  who  made  heaven 
and  earth. 

Psalm  125. 

9  THEY  that  trust  in  the  Lord  shall  be  as  mount  Zion : 
which  cannot  be  removed,  but  abideth  for  ever. 

10  As  the  mountains  are  round  about  Jerusalem:  so  the 
Lord  is  round  about  his  people  from  henceforth  even  for 
ever. 

11  For  the  rod  of  the  wicked  shall  not  rest  upon  the  lot 
of  the  righteous:  lest  the  righteous  put  forth  their  hands 
unto  iniquity, 

12  Do  good,  O  Lord,  unto  those  that  be  good :  and  to 
them  that  are  upright  in  their  hearts. 

13  As  for  such  as  turn  aside  unto  their  crooked  ways, 
the  Lord  shall  lead  them  forth  with  the  workers  of  iniquity : 
but  peace  shall  be  upon  Israel. 

Psalm  .126, 

14  WHEN  the  Lord  turned  again  the  captivity  of  Zion  : 
we  were  like  them  that  dream. 

15  Then  was  our  mouth  filled  with  laughter,  and  our 
tongue  with  singing :  t'hen  said  they  among  the  heathen. 
The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  them. 

16  The  Lord  hath  done  great  things  for  us  :  whereof  we 
are  glad. 

17  Turn  again  our  captivity,  O  Lord :  as  the  streams  in 
the  south. 

18  They  that  sow  in  tears:  shall  reap  in  joy. 

19  He  that  goeth  forth  and  weepeth,  bearing  precious 
seed:  shall  doubtless  come  again  with  rejoicing,  bringing 
his  sheaves  with  him. 

Psalm  127. 

20  EXCEPT  the  Lord  build  the  house,  they  labour  in 
vain  that  build  it:  except  the  Lord  keep  the  city,  the  watch- 
man waketh  but  in  vain. 

21  It  is  vain  for  you  to  rise  up  early,  to  sit  up  late,  to 
eat  the  bread  of  sorrows:  for  so  he  giveth  his  beloved  sleep. 

22  Lo,  children  are  a  heritage  of  the  Lord:  and  the  fruit 
of  the  womb  is  his  reward. 

23  As  arrows  are  in  the  hand  of  a  mighty  man :  so  are 
children  of  the  youth. 


SELECTION  50.  237 


24  Happy  is  the  man  that  hath  his  quiver  full  of  them : 
they  shall  not  be  ashamed,  but  they  shall  speak  with  the 
enemies  in  the  gate. 

SELECTION  50. 

Psalm  130. 

1  OUT  of  the  depths  have  I  cried  :  unto  thee,  0  Lord. 

2  Lord,  hear  my  voice:  let  thine  ears  be  attentive  to 
the  voice  of  my  supplications. 

3  If  thou,  Lord,  shouldest  mark  iniquities:  O  Lord,  who 
shall  stand  ? 

4  But  there  is  forgiveness  with  thee :  that  thou  mayest 
be  feared. 

5  I  wait  for  the  Lord,  my  soul  doth  wait :  and  in  his 
word  do  I  hope. 

6  My  soul  waiteth  for  the  Lord  more  than  they  that 
watch  for  the  morning  :  I  say,  more  than  they  that  watch 
for  the  morning. 

7  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord  :  for  with  the  Lord  there 
is  mercy,  and  with  him  is  plenteous  redemption. 

8  And  he  shall  redeem  Israel :  from  all  his  iniquities. 

Psalm  131. 

9  LORD,  my  heart  is  not  haughty,  nor  mine  eyes  lofty: 
neither  do  I  exercise  myself  in  great  matters,  or  in  things 
too  high  for  me. 

10  Surely  I  have  behaved  and  quieted  myself,  as  a  child 
that  is  weaned  of  his  mother :  my  soul  is  even  as  a  weaned 
child. 

11  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord:  from  henceforth  and  for 
ever. 

Psalm  132. 

12  LORD,  remember  David  :  and  all  his  afflictions: 

13  How  he  sware  unto  the  Lord :  and  vowed  unto  the 
mighty  God  of  Jacob ; 

14  Surely  I  will  not  come  into  the  tabernacle  of  my 
house  :  nor  go  up  into  my  bed  ; 

15  I  will  not  give  sleep  to  mine  eyes  :  or  slumber  to  mine 
eyelids, 


238  THE  PSALTER. 


16  Until  I  find  out  a  place  for  the  Lord:  a  habitation  for 
the  mighty  God  of  Jacob. 

17  Lo,  we  heard  of  it  at  Ephratah :  we  found  it  in  the 
fields  of  the  wood. 

18  We  will  go  into  his  tabernacles:  we  will  worship  at 
his  footstool. 

19  Arise,  O  Lord,  into  thy  rest :  thou,  and  the  ark  of  thy 
strength. 

20  Let  thy  priests  be  clothed  with  righteousness :  and  let 
thy  saints  shout  for  j  oy . 

21  For  thy  servant  David's  sake:  turn  not  away  the  face 
of  thine  anointed. 

22  The  Lord  hath  sworn  in  truth  unto  David;  he  will 
not  turn  from  it :  Of  the  fruit  of  thy  body  will  I  set  upon 
thy  throne. 

23.  If  thy  children  will  keep  my  covenant  and  my  testi- 
mony that  I  shall  teach  them :  their  children  shall  also  sit 
upon  th}''  throne  for  evermore. 

24  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Zion :  he  hath  desired  it 
for  his  habitation. 

25  This  is  my  rest  for  ever  :  here  will  I  dwell ;  for  I 
have  desired  it. 

26  I  will  abundantly  bless  her  provision:  I  will  satisfy 
her  poor  with  bread. 

27  I  will  also  clothe  her  priests  with  salvation:  and  her 
saints  shall  shout  aloud  for  joy. 

28  There  will  I  make  the  horn  of  David  to  bud :  I  have 
ordained  a  lamp  for  mine  anointed. 

29  His  enemies  will  I  clothe  with  shame:  but  upon  him- 
self shall  his  crown  flourish. 

SELECTION  51. 

Psalm  133. 

1  BEHOLD,  how  good  and  how  pleasant  it  is :  for  breth- 
ren to  dwell  together  in  unity ! 

2  It  is  like  the  precious  ointment  upon  the  head,  that 
ran  down  upon  the  beard :  even  Aaron's  beard,  that  went 
down  to  the  skirts  of  his  garments  ; 

3  As  the  dew  of  Hermon,  and  as  the  dew  that  descended 
upon  the  mountains  of  Zion :  for  there  the  Lord  commanded 
the  blessing,  even  life  for  evennore. 


SELECTION  51.  239 


Psalm  134. 

4  BEHOLD,  bless  ye  the  Lord,  all  ye  servants  of  the 
Lord :  which  by  night  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord. 

5  Lift  up  your  hands  in  the  sanctuary :  and  bless  the 
Lord. 

6  The  Lord  that  made  heaven  and  earth:  bless  thee  out 
of  Zion. 

Psalm  135. 

7  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye  the  name  of  the 
Lord :  praise  him,  O  ye  servants  of  the  Lord. 

8  Ye  that  stand  in  the  house  of  the  Lord :  in  the  courts 
of  the  house  of  our  God, 

9  Praise  the  Lord ;  for  the  Lord  is  good :  sing  praises 
unto  his  name ;  for  it  is  pleasant. 

10  For  the  Lord  hath  chosen  Jacob  unto  himself:  and 
Israel  for  his  peculiar  treasure. 

11  For  I  know  that  the  Lord  is  great:  and  that  our 
Lord  is  above  all  gods. 

12  Whatsoever  the  Lord  pleased,  that  did  he  in  heaven, 
and  in  earth :  in  the  seas,  and  all  deep  places, 

13  He  causeth  the  vapors  to  ascend  from  the  ends  of  the 
earth:  he  maketh  lightnings  for  the  rain;  he  bringeth  the 
wind  out  of  his  treasuries, 

14  "Who  smote  the  firstborn  of  Egypt :  both  of  man  and 
beast. 

15  Who  sent  tokens  and  wonders  into  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  Egypt :  upon  Pharaoh,  and  upon  all  his  servants. 

16  Who  smote  great  nations:  and  slew  mighty  kings; 

17  Sihon  king  of  the  Amorites,  and  Og  king  of  Ba^han: 
and  all  the  kingdoms  of  Canaan: 

18  And  gave  their  land  for  a  heritage:  a  heritage  unto 
Israel  his  people. 

19  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever:  and  thy  memo- 
rial, 0  Lord,  throughout  all  generations. 

20  For  the  Lord  will  judge  his  people:  and  he  will  re- 
pent himself  concerning  his  servants. 

21  The  idols  of  the  heathen  are  silver  and  gold:  the 
work  of  men's  hands. 

22  They  have  mouths,  but  they  speak  not:  eyes  have 
they,  but  they  see  not ; 

23  They  have  ears  but  they  hear  not :  neither  is  there  any 
breath  in  their  mouths. 


240  THE  PSALTER. 


24  They  that  make  them  are  like  unto  them :  so  is  every 
one  that  trusteth  in  them. 

25  Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Israel:  bless  the  Lord,  0 
house  of  Aaron: 

26  Bless  the  Lord,  O  house  of  Levi:  ye  that  fear  the 
Lord,  bless  the  Lord. 

27  Blessed  be  the  Lord  out  of  Zion:  which  dwelleth  at 
Jerusalem.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

SELECTION  62. 

Psalm  136:  1-9,  23-26. 

1  O  GIVE  thanks  unto  the  Lord ;  for  he  is  good :  for 
his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

2  0  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  gods:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

3  O  give  thanks  to  the  Lord  of  lords:  for  his  mercy  en- 
dureth for  ever. 

4  To  him  who  alone  doeth  great  wonders :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever, 

5  To  him  that  by  wisdom  made  the  heavens:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

6  To  him  that  stretched  out  the  earth  above  the  waters: 
for  his  mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

7  To  him  that  made  great  lights :  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever: 

8  The  sun  to  rule  by  day :  for  his  mercy  endureth  for 
ever: 

9  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

10  Who  remembered  us  in  our  low  estate:  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

11  And  hath  redeemed  us  from  our  enemies:  for  his 
mercy  endureth  for  ever. 

12  Who  giveth  food  to  all  flesh :  for  his  mercy  endureth 
for  ever. 

13  O  give  thanks  unto  the  God  of  heaven :  for  his  mercy 
endureth  for  ever. 

Psalm  137:  1-6. 

14  BY  the  rivers  of  Babylon,  there  we  sat  down :  yea,  we 
wept,  when  we  remembered  Zion. 


SELECTION  53.  241 


15  We  hanged  our  harps  upon  the  willows:  in  the  midst 
thereof. 

16  For  there  they  that  carried  us  away  captive  required 
of  us  a  song :  and  they  that  wasted  us  required  of  us  mirth, 
saying,  Sing  us  one  of  the  songs  of  Zion. 

17  How  shall  we  sing  the  Lord's  song:  in  a  strange 
land? 

18  If  I  forget  thee,  O  Jerusalem:  let  my  right  hand  for- 
get her  cunning. 

19  If  I  do  not  remember  thee,  let  my  tongue  cleave  to 
the  roof  of  my  mouth :  if  I  prefer  not  Jerusalem  above  my 
chief  joy. 

Psalm  138. 

20  I  WILL  praise  thee  with  my  whole  heart:  before  the 
gods  will  I  sing  praise  unto  thee. 

31  I  will  worship  toward  thy  holy  temple,  and  praise 
thy  name  for  thy  loving-kindness  and  for  thy  truth:  for 
thou  hast  magnified  thy  word  above  all  thy  name. 

22  In  the  day  when  I  cried  thou  answeredst  me :  and 
strengthenedst  me  with  strength  in  my  soul. 

23  All  the  kings  of  the  earth  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord : 
when  they  hear  the  words  of  thy  mouth. 

24  Yea,  they  shall  sing  in  the  ways  of  the  Lord :  for  great 
is  the  glory  of  the  Lord. 

25  Though  the  Lord  be  high,  yet  hath  he  respect  unto 
the  lowly :  but  the  proud  he  knoweth  afar  off. 

26  Though  I  walk  in  the  midst  of  trouble,  thou  wilt  re- 
vive me:  thou  shalt  stretch  forth  thine  hand  against  the 
wrath  of  mine  enemies,  and  thy  right  hand  shall  save  me. 

27  The  Lord  will  perfect  that  which  concerneth  me :  thy 
mercy,  O  Lord,  endureth  for  ever ;  forsake  not  the  works 
of  thine  own  hands. 

SELECTION  53. 

Psalm  139 :  1-12, 14-24. 

1  0  LORD :  thou  hast  searched  me,  and  known  me_. 

2  Thou  knowest  my  downsitting  and  mine  uprising: 
thou  understandest  my  thought  afar  off. 

3  Thou  compassest  my  path  and  my  lying  down :  and  art 
acquainted  with  all  my  ways. 


242  THE  PSALTER. 


4  For  there  is  not  a  word  in  my  tongue :  but,  lo,  O  Lord, 
thou  knowest  it  altogether. 

5  Thou  hast  beset  me  behind  and  before:  and  laid  thine 
hand  upon  me. 

6  Such  knowledge  is  too  wonderful  for  me:  it  is  high, 
I  cannot  attain  unto  it. 

7  Whither  shall  I  go  from  thy  Spirit :  or  whither  shall  I 
flee  from  thy  presence  ? 

8  If  I  ascend  up  into  heaven,  thou  art  there  :  if  I  make 
my  bed  in  hell,  behold,  thou  art  there. 

9  If  I  take  the  wings  of  the  morning  :  and  dwell  in  the 
uttermost  parts  of  the  sea  ; 

10  Even  there  shall  thy  hand  lead  me  :  and  thy  right 
hand  shall  hold  me. 

11  If  I  say,  Surely  the  darkness  shall  cover  me  :  even 
the  night  shall  be  light  about  me. 

12  Yea,  the  darkness  hideth  not  from  thee ;  but  the 
night  shineth  as  the  day :  the  darkness  and  the  light  are 
both  alike  to  thee. 

13  I  will  praise  thee  ;  for  I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully 
made :  marvellous  are  thy  works ;  and  that  my  soul  knoweth 
right  well. 

14  My  substance  was  not  hid  from  thee,  when  I  was 
made  in  secret:  and  curiously  wrought  in  the  lowest  parts 
of  the  earth. 

15  Thine  eyes  did  see  my  substance,  yet  being  unper- 
fect:  and  in  thy  book  all  my  members  were  written,  which 
in  continuance  were  fashioned,  when  as  yet  there  was  none 
of  them. 

16  How  precious  also  are  thy  thoughts  unto  me,  0  God: 
how  great  is  the  sum  of  them  ! 

17  If  I  should  count  them,  they  are  more  in  number  than 
the  sand :  when  I  awake,  I  am  still  with  thee. 

18  Surely  thou  wilt  slay  the  wicked,  O  God:  depart  from 
me  therefore,  ye  bloody  men. 

19  For  they  speak  against  thee  wickedly:  and  thine  ene- 
mies take  thy  name  in  vain. 

20  Do  not  I  hate  them,  O  Lord,  that  hate  thee:  and  am 
not  I  grieved  with  those  that  rise  up  against  thee  ? 

21  I  hate  them  with  perfect  hatred:  I  count  them  mine 
enemies. 


SELECTION  54.  243 


22  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart:  try  me,  and 
know  my  thoughts: 

23  And  see  if  there  be  any  wicked  way  in  me:  and  lead 
me  in  the  way  everlasting. 

SELECTION  54. 

Psalm  141 : 1-3. 

1  LORD,  I  cry  unto  thee :  make  haste  unto  me ;  give 
unto  ray  voice,  when  I  cry  unto  thee. 

2  Let  my  prayer  be  set  forth  before  thee  as  incense :  and 
the  lifting  up  of  my  hands  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

3  Set  a  watch,  O  Lord,  before  my  mouth:  keep  the  door 
of  my  lips. 

Psalm  142. 

4  I  CRIED  unto  the  Lord  with  my  voice :  with  my  voice 
unto  the  Lord  did  I  make  my  supplication. 

5  I  poured  out  my  complaint  before  him :  I  showed  be- 
fore him  my  trouble. 

6  When  my  spirit  was  overwhelmed  within  me,  then 
thou  knewest  my  path :  In  the  way  wherein  I  walked  have 
they  privily  laid  a  snare  for  me. 

7  I  looked  on  my  right  hand,  and  beheld,  but  there  was 
no  man  that  would  know  me :  refuge  failed  me  ;  no  man 
cared  for  my  soul. 

8  I  cried  unto  thee,  O  Lord :  I  said.  Thou  art  my  refuge 
and  my  portion  in  the  land  of  the  living. 

9  Attend  unto  my  cry ;  for  I  am  brought  very  low :  de- 
liver me  from  my  persecutors  ;  for  they  are  stronger  than  I. 

10  Bring  my  soul  out  of  prison,  that  I  may  praise  thy 
name:  the  righteous  shall  compass  me  about;  for  thou 
shalt  deal  bountifully  with  me. 

Psalm  143:  1-11. 

11  HEAR  my  prayer,  0  Lord,  give  ear  to  my  supplica- 
tions: in  thy  faithfulness  answer  me,  and  in  thy  righteous- 
ness. 

12  Andenter  not  into  judgment  with  thy  servant:  for  in 
thy  sight  shall  no  man  living  be  justified. 

13  For  the  enemy  hath  persecuted  my  soul  :  he  hath 
smitten  my  life  down  to  the  ground :  he  hath  made  me  to 
dwell  in  darkness,  as  those  that  have  been  long  dead. 


244  THE  PSALTER. 


14  Therefore  is  my  spirit  overwhelmed  within  me :  my 
heart  within  me  is  desolate. 

15  I  remember  the  days  of  old;  I  meditate  on  all  thy 
works :  I  muse  on  the  work  of  thy  hands. 

16  I  stretch  forth  my  hands  unto  thee:  my  soul  thirst- 
eth  after  thee,  as  a  thirsty  land. 

17  Hear  me  speedily,  O  Lord ;  my  spirit  faileth  :  hide 
not  thy  face  from  me,  lest  I  be  like  unto  them  that  go 
down  into  the  pit. 

18  Cause  me  to  hear  thy  loving-kindness  in  the  morning ; 
for  in  thee  do  I  trust :  cause  me  to  know  the  way  wherein 
I  should  walk ;  for  I  lift  up  my  soul  unto  thee. 

19  Deliver  me,  O  Lord,  from  mine  enemies :  I  flee  unto 
thee  to  hide  me. 

20  Teach  me  to  do  thy  will ;  for  thou  art  my  God :  thy 
Spirit  is  good;  lead  me  into  the  land  of  uprightness. 

21  Quicken  me,  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake:  for  thy 
righteousness'  sake  bring  my  soul  out  of  trouble. 

SELECTION  55. 

Psalm  144. 

1  BLESSED  be  the  Lord  my  strength :  which  teacheth 
my  hands  to  war,  and  my  fingers  to  fight; 

2  My  goodness,  and  my  fortress ;  my  high  tower,  and 
my  deliverer:  my  shield,  and  he  in  whom  I  trust;  who 
subdueth  my  people  under  me. 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  takest  knowledge  of 
him:  or  the  son  of  man,  that  thou  makest  account  of  him  ! 

4  Man  is  like  to  vanity:  his  days  are  as  a  shadow  that 
passe th  away. 

5  Bow  thy  heavens,  O  Lord,  and  come  down:  touch  the 
mountains,  and  they  shall  smoke. 

6  Cast  forth  lightning,  and  scatter  them:  shoot  out 
thine  arrows,  and  destroy  them. 

7  Send  thine  hand  from  above:  rid  me,  and  deliver  me 
out  of  great  waters,  from  the  hand  of  strange  children ; 

8  Whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity:  and  their  right  hand 
is  a  right  hand  of  falsehood. 

9  I  will  sing  a  new  song  unto  thee,  0  God:  upon  a 
psaltery  and  an  instrument  of  ten  strings  will  I  sing 
praises  unto  thee. 


SELECTION  55.  245 


10  It  is  he  that  giveth  salvation  imto  kings:  who  de- 
livereth  David  his  servant  from  the  hurtful  sword. 

11  Rid  me,  and  deliver  me  from  the  hand  of  strange 
children:  whose  mouth  speaketh  vanity,  and  their  right 
hand  is  a  right  hand  of  falsehood: 

12  That  our  sons  may  be  as  plants  grown  up  in  their 
youth:  that  our  daughters  may  be  as  corner  stones,  pol- 
ished after  the  similitude  of  a  palace : 

13  That  our  garners  may  be  full,  affording  all  manner  of 
store :  that  our  sheep  may  bring  forth  thousands  and  ten 
thousands  in  our  streets: 

14  That  our  oxen  may  be  strong  to  labour ;  that  there 
be  no  breaking  in,  nor  going  out:  that  there  be  no  com- 
plaining in  our  streets. 

15  Happy  is  that  people,  that  is  in  such  a  case:  yea, 
happy  is  that  people,  whose  God  is  the  Lord. 

Psalm  146. 

16  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord  :  Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

17  While  I  live  will  I  praise  the  Lord:  I  will  sing  praises 
unto  my  God  while  I  have  any  being, 

18  Put  not  your  trust  in  princes:  nor  in  the  son  of  man, 
in  whom  there  is  no  help. 

19  His  breath  goeth  forth,  he  returneth  to  his  earth :  in 
that  very  day  his  thoughts  perish. 

20  Happy  is  he  that  hath  the  God  of  Jacob  for  his  help : 
whose  hope  is  in  the  Lord  his  God : 

21  Which  made  heaven,  and  earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
therein  is:  which  keepeth  truth  for  ever; 

22  Which  executeth  judgment  for  the  oppressed:  which 
giveth  food  to  the  hungry.  The  Lord  looseth  the  pris- 
oners ; 

23  The  Lord  openeth  the  eyes  of  the  blind;  the  Lord 
raiseth  them  that  are  bowed  down:  the  Lord  loveth  the 
righteous ; 

24  The  Lord  preserveth  the  strangers ;  he  relieveth  the 
fatherless  and  widow:  but  the  way  of  the  wicked  he 
turneth  upside  down. 

25  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever:  even  thy  God,  0  Zion, 
unto  all  generations.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


246  THE  PSALTER. 


SELECTION  56. 

Psalm  145. 

1  I  WILL  extol  thee,  my  God,  O  King:  and  I  will  bless 
thy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

2  Every  day  will  I  bless  thee:  and  I  will  praise  thy 
name  for  ever  and  ever. 

3  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  to  be  praised:  and  his 
greatness  is  unsearchable. 

4  One  generation  shall  praise  thy  works  to  another :  and 
shall  declare  thy  mighty  acts. 

5  I  will  speak  of  the  glorious  honour  of  thy  maiesty: 
and  of  thy  wondrous  works, 

6  And  men  shall  speak  of  the  might  of  thy  terrible  acts: 
and  I  will  declare  thy  greatness. 

7  They  shall  abundantly  utter  the  memory  of  thy  great 
goodness:  and  shall  sing  of  thy  righteousness. 

8  The  Lord  is  gracious,  and  full  of  compassion:  slow 
to  anger,  and  of  great  mercy. 

9  The  Lord  is  good  to  all :  and  his  tender  mercies  are 
over  all  his  works. 

10  All  thy  works  shall  praise  thee,  O  Lord:  and  thy 
saints  shall  bless  thee. 

11  They  shall  speak  of  the  glory  of  thy  kingdom:  and 
talk  of  thy  power ; 

12  To  make  known  to  the  sons  of  men  his  mighty  acts : 
and  the  glorious  majesty  of  his  kingdom. 

13  Thy  kingdom  is  an  everlasting  kingdom:   and  thy 
dominion  endureth  throughout  all  generations. 

14  The  Lord  upholdeth  all  that  fall:  and  raiseth  up  all 
those  that  be  bowled  down. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  wait  upon  thee :  and  thou  givest  them 
their  meat  in  due  season. 

16  Thou  openest  thine  hand:  and  satisfiest  the  desire  of 
every  living  thing. 

17  The  Lord  is  righteous  in  all  his  ways:  and  holy  in  all 
his  works. 

18  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all  them  that  call  upon  him: 
to  all  that  call  upon  him  in  truth. 

19  He  will  fulfil  the  desire  of  them  that  fear  him:  he  also 
will  hear  their  cry,  and  will  save  them. 


SELECTION  57.  247 


20  The  Lord  preserveth  all  them  that  love  him :  but  all 
the  wicked  will  he  destroy. 

21  My  mouth  shall  speak  the  praise  of  the  Lord :  and  let 
all  flesh  bless  his  holy  name  for  ever  and  ever. 

SELECTIOIS^  57. 

Psalm  147. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  for  it  is  good  to  sing  praises 
unto  our  God :  for  it  is  pleasant ;  and  praise  is  comely. 

2  The  Lord  doth  build  up  Jerusalem:  he  gathereth  to- 
gether the  outcasts  of  Israel. 

3  He  healeth  the  broken  in  heart :  and  bindeth  up  their 
wounds. 

4  He  telleth  the  number  of  the  stars:  he  calleth  them 
all  by  their  names. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power:  his  under- 
standing is  infinite. 

6  The  Lord  lif teth  up  the  meek :  he  casteth  the  wicked 
down  to  the  ground. 

7  Sing  unto  the  Lord  with  thanksgiving:  sing  praise 
upon  the  harp  unto  our  God : 

8  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds,  who  prepareth 
rain  for  the  earth:  who  maketh  grass  to  grow  upon  the 
mountains. 

9  He  giveth  to  the  beast  his  food:  and  to  the  young 
ravens  which  cry. 

10  He  delighteth  not  in  the  strength  of  the  horse:  he 
taketh  not  pleasure  in  the  legs  of  a  man. 

11  The  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  them  that  fear  him:  in 
those  that  hope  in  his  mercy. 

12  Praise  the  Lord,  O  Jerusalem :  praise  thy  God,  O  Zion. 

13  For  he  hath  strengthened  the  bars  of  thy  gates:  he 
hath  blessed  thy  children  within  thee. 

14  He  maketh  peace  in  thy  borders:  and  filleth  thee  with 
the  finest  of  the  wheat. 

15  He  sendeth  forth  his  commandment  upon  earth:  his 
word  runneth  very  swiftly. 

16  He   giveth  snow  like  wool:  he  scattereth  the   hoar 
frost  like  ashes. 

17  He  casteth  forth  his  ice  like  morsels:  who  can  stand 
before  his  cold  ? 


248  THE  PSALTER. 


18  He  sendeth  out  his  word,  and  melteth  them:  he 
causeth  his  wind  to  blow,  and  the  waters  flow. 

19  He  showeth  his  word  unto  Jacob:  his  statutes  and 
his  judgments  unto  Israel. 

20  He  hath  not  dealt  so  with  any  nation:  and  as  for  his 
judgments,  they  have  not  known  them.  Praise  ye  the 
Lord. 

SELECTION  58. 

Psalm  148. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  ye  the  Lord  from  the 
heavens  :  praise  him  in  the  heights. 

2  Praise  ye  him,  all  his  angels :  praise  ye  him,  all  his 
hosts. 

3  Praise  ye  him,  sun  and  moon :  praise  him,  all  ye  stars 
of  light. 

4  Praise  him,  ye  heavens  of  heavens:  and  ye   waters 
that  be  above  the  heavens. 

5  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord :  for  he  com- 
manded, and  they  were  created. 

6  He  hath  also  stablished  them  for  ever  and  ever:  he 
hath  made  a  decree  which  shall  not  pass. 

7  Praise  the  Lord  from  the  earth :  ye  dragons,  and  all 
deeps: 

8  Fire,  and  hail;  snow,  and  vapour:  stormy  wind  ful- 
filling his  word : 

9  Mountains,  and  all  hills:  fruitful  trees,  and  all  cedars: 

10  Beasts,  and  all  cattle:  creeping  things,  and  flying 
fowl: 

11  Kings  of  the  earth,  and  all  people:  princes,  and  all 
judges  of  the  earth: 

12  Both  young  men,  and  maidens:  old  men,  and  children: 

13  Let  them  praise  the  name  of  the  Lord  ;  for  his  name 
alone  is  excellent:  his  glory  is  above  the  earth  and  heaven. 

14  He  also  exalteth  the  horn  of  his  people,  the  praise  of 
all  his  saints:  even  of  the  children  of  Israel,  a  people  near 
unto  him.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

rSALM  149. 

15  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  Sing  unto  the  Lord  a  new 
song:  and  his  praise  in  the  congregation  of  saints. 


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16  Let  Israel  rejoice  in  him  that  made  him:  let  the  chil- 
dren of  Zion  be  joyful  in  their  King. 

17  Let  them  praise  his  name  in  the  dance :  let  them  sing 
praises  unto  him  with  the  timbrel  and  harp. 

18  For  the  Lord  taketh  pleasure  in  his  people:  he  will 
beautify  the  meek  with  salvation. 

19  Let  the  saints  be  joyful  in  glory:  let  them  sing  aloud 
upon  their  beds. 

20  Let  the  high  praises  of  God  be  in  their  mouth :  and  a 
two-edged  sword  in  their  hand  ; 

21  To  execute  vengeance  upon  the  heathen:  and  punish- 
ments upon  the  people  ; 

22  To  bind  their  kings  with  chains  :  and   their  nobles 
with  fetters  of  iron  ; 

23  To  execute  upon  them  the   judgment  written:  this 
honour  have  all  his  saints.     Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  150. 

24  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord.     Praise  God  in  his  sanctuary: 
praise  him  in  the  firmament  of  his  power. 

25  Praise  him  for  his  mighty  acts:  praise  him  according 
to  his  excellent  greatness. 

26  Praise  him  with  the  sound  of  the  trumpet:  praise  him 
with  the  psaltery  and  harp. 

27  Praise  him  with  the  timbrel  and  dance:  praise  him 
with  stringed  instruments  and  organs. 

28  Praise  him  upon  the  loud  cymbals:  praise  him  upon 
the  high  sounding  cymbals. 

29  Let  everything  that  hath  breath  praise  the  Lord: 
Praise  ye  the  Lord. 


SELECTION  59. 

{For  Good  Friday.) 

Psalm  22:  1-8;  11-31. 

1  MY  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken  me  :  why 
art  thou  so  far  from  helping  me,  and  from  the  words  of 
my  roaring  ? 

2  O  my  God,  I  cry  in  the  daytime,  but  thou  hearestnot: 
and  in  the  night  season,  and  am  not  silent. 


250  THE  PSALTER. 


3  But  thou  art  holy :  O  thou  that  inhabitest  the  praises 
of  Israel. 

4  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thee:  they  trusted,  and  thou 
didst  deliver  them. 

5  They  cried  unto  thee,  and  were  delivered :  they  trusted 
in  thee,  and  were  not  confounded. 

6  But  I  am  a  worm,  and  no  man :  a  reproach  of  men,  and 
despised  of  the  people. 

7  All  they  that  see  me  laugh  me  to  scorn:  they  shoot  out 
the  lip,  they  shake  the  head,  saying, 

8  He  trusted  on  the  Lord  that  he  would  deliver  him:  let 
him  deliver  him,  seeing  he  delighted  in  him. 

9  Be  not  far  from  me;  for  trouble  is  near:  for  there  is 
none  to  help. 

10  Many  bulls  have  compassed  me:  strong  bulls  of  Ba- 
shan  have  beset  me  round. 

11  They  gaped  upon  me  with  their  mouths:  as  a  raven- 
ing and  a  roaring  lion. 

12  I  am  poured  out  like  water,  and  all  my  bones  are  out 
of  joint:  my  heart  is  like  wax  ;  it  is  melted  in  the  midst  of 
my  bowels. 

13  My  strength  is  dried  up  like  a  potsherd  ;  and  my 
tongue  cleaveth  to  my  jaws:  and  thou  hast  brought  me 
into  the  dust  of  death. 

14  For  dogs  have  compassed  me ;  the  assembly  of  the 
wicked  have  inclosed  me  :  they  pierced  my  hands  and  my 
feet. 

15  I  may  tell  all  my  bones:  they  look  and  stare  upon  me. 

16  They  part  my  garments  among  them  :  and  cast  lots 
upon  my  vesture. 

17  But  be  not  thou  far  from  me,  O  Lord :  O  my  strength, 
haste  thee  to  help  me. 

18  Deliver  my  soul  from  the'sword:  my  darling  from  the 
power  of  the  dog. 

19  Save  me  from  the  lion's  mouth:  for  thou  hast  heard 
me  from  the  horns  of  the  unicorns. 

20  I  will  declare  thy  name  unto  my  brethren:  in  the 
midst  of  the  congregation  will  I  praise  thee. 

21  Ye  that  fear  the  Lord,  praise  him:  all  ye  the  seed 
of  Jacob,  glorify  him;  and  fear  him,  all  ye  the  seed  of 
Israel. 

22  For  he  hath  not  despised  nor  abhorred  the  affliction  of 


SELECTION  60.  251 


the  afflicted :  neither  hath  he  hid  his  face  from  him ;  but 
when  he  cried  imto  him,  he  heard. 

23  My  praise  shall  be  of  thee  in  the  great  congregation: 
I  will  pay  my  vows  before  them  that  fear  him. 

24  The  meek  shall  eat  and  be  satisfied ;  they  shall  praise 
the  Lord  that  seek  him  :  your  heart  shall  live  for  ever. 

25  All  the  ends  of  the  world  shall  remember  and  turn 
unto  the  Lord:  and  all  the  kindreds  of  the  nations  shall 
worship  before  thee. 

26  For  the  kingdom  is  the  Lord's:  and  he  is  the  governor 
among  the  nations. 

27  All  they  that  be  fat  upon  earth  shall  eat  and  worship  ; 
all  they  that  go  down  to  the  dust  shall  bow  before  him : 
and  none  can  keep  alive  his  own  soul. 

28  A  seed  shall  serve  him :  it  shall  be  accounted  to  the 
Lord  for  a  generation, 

29  They  shall  come,  and  shall  declare  his  righteousness  : 
unto  a  people  that  shall  be  born,  that  he  hath  done  this. 


SELECTION  60. 

{For  Good  Friday.) 

Psalm  69:  1-21;  29-36. 

1  SAVE  me,  O  God :  for  the  waters  are  come  in  unto  my 
soul. 

2  I  sink  in  deep  mire,  where  there  is  no  standing:  I  am 
come  into  deep  waters,  where  the  floods  overflow  me. 

3  I  am  weary  of  my  crying;  my  throat  is  dried:  mine 
eyes  fail  while  I  wait  for  my  God. 

4  They  that  hate  me  without  a  cause  are  more  than  the 
hairs  of  mine  head:  they  that  would  destroy  me,  being 
mine  enemies  wrongfully,  are  mighty  ;  then  I  restored  that 
which  I  took  not  away. 

5  O  God,  thou  knowest  my  foolishness :  and  my  sins  are 
not  hid  from  thee. 

6  Let  not  them  that  wait  on  thee,  O  Lord  God  of  hosts, 
be  ashamed  for  my  sake :  let  not  those  that  seek  thee  be 
confounded  for  my  sake,  O  God  of  Israel. 

7  Because  for  thy  sake  I  have  borne  reproach :  shame 
hath  covered  my  face. 


252  THE   PSALTER. 


8  I  am  become  a  stranger  unto  my  brethren:  and  an 
alien  unto  my  mother's  children. 

9  For  the  zeal  of  thine  house  hath  eaten  me  up  :  and  the 
reproaches  of  them  that  reproached  thee  are  fallen  upon 
me. 

10  When  I  wept,  and  chastened  my  soul  with  fasting : 
that  was  to  my  reproach. 

11  I  made  sackcloth  also  my  garment:  and  I  became  a 
proverb  to  them. 

12  They  that  sit  in  the  gate  speak  against  me :  and  I 
was  the  song  of  the  drunkards. 

13  But  as  for  me,  my  prayer  is  unto  thee,  O  Lord,  in  an 
acceptable  time :  O  God,  in  the  multitude  of  thy  mercy 
hear  me,  in  the  truth  of  thy  salvation. 

14  Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire,  and  let  me  not  sink  :  let 
me  be  delivered  from  them  that  hate  me,  and  out  of  the 
deep  waters. 

15  Let  not  the  waterflood  overflow  me,  neither  let  the 
deep  swallow  me  up  :  and  let  not  the  pit  shut  her  mouth 
upon  me. 

16  Hear  me,  O  Lord ;  for  thy  loving-kindness  is  good  : 
turn  unto  me  according  to  the  multitude  of  thy  tender 
mercies. 

17  And  hide  not  thy  face  from  thy  servant :  for  I  am  in 
trouble ;  hear  me  speedily. 

18  Draw  nigh  unto  my  soul,  and  redeem  it :  deliver  me 
because  of  mine  enemies. 

19  Thou  hast  known  my  reproach,  and  my  shame,  and 
my  dishonour :  mine  adversaries  are  all  before  thee. 

20  Reproach  hath  broken  my  heart ;  and  I  am  full  of 
heaviness :  and  I  looked  for  some  to  take  pity,  but  there 
was  none  ;  and  for  comforters,  but  I  found  none. 

21  They  gave  me  also  gall  for  my  meat :  and  in  my  thirst 
they  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink. 

22  But  I  am  poor  and  sorrowful:  let  thy  salvation,  0 
God,  set  me  up  on  high. 

23  I  will  praise  the  name  of  God  with  a  song:  and  will 
magnify  him  with  thanksgiving. 

24  This  also  shall  please  the  Lord :  better  than  an  ox  or 
bullock  that  hath  horns  and  hoofs. 

25  The  humble  shall  see  this,  and  be  glad:  and  your 
heart  shall  live  that  seek  God. 


SELECTION  60.  253 


26  For  the  Lord  heareth  the  poor:  and  despiseth  not  his 
prisoners, 

27  Let  the  heaven  and  earth  praise  him:  the  seas,  and 
every  thing  that  moveth  therein. 

28  For  God  will  save  Zion,  and  will  build  the  cities  of 
Jiidah :  that  they  may  dwell  there,  and  have  it  in  posses- 
sion. 

29  The  seed  also  of  his  servants  shall  inherit  it :  and  they 
that  love  his  name  shall  dwell  therein. 


GLORY  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and  to  the 
Holy  Ghost. 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


ANCIENT  HYMNS  AND   CANTICLES. 

H  One  of  the  first  three  Canticles  may,  if  so  desired,  be  sung  at  the 
beginning  of  Morning  Service  as  the  Opening  Hymn. 


Venite,  Exultemus  Domino. 

r\  COME,  let  us  sing  unto  the  Lord :  let  us  heartily  re- 
^-^  joice  in  the  strengtli  of  our  salvation. 

Let  us  come  before  His  Presence  with  thanksgiving:  and 
show  ourselves  glad  in  Him  with  psalms. 

For  the  Lord  is  a  great  God :  and  a  great  King  above  all 
gods. 

In  His  hand  are  all  the  corners  of  the  earth:  and  the 
strength  of  the  hills  is  His  also. 

The  sea  is  His,  and  He  made  it:  and  His  hands  prepared 
the  dry  land. 

O  come,  let  us  worship  and  fall  down:  and  kneel  before 
the  Lord  our  Maker. 

For  He  is  the  Lord  our  God :  and  we  are  the  people  of 
His  pasture,  and  the  sheep  of  His  hand. 

O  worship  the  Lord  in  the  beauty  of  holiness:  let  the 
whole  earth  stand  in  awe  of  Him. 

For  He  cometh,  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the  earth:  and 
with  righteousness  to  judge  the  world,  and  the  people  with 
His  truth. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

II. 

Jubilate  Deo. 

r\  BE  joyful  in  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands:  serve  the  Lord  with 
^^  gladness,  and  come  before  His  Presence  with  a  song. 


ANCIENT  HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES.        255 

Be  ye  sure  that  the  Lord  He  is  God ;  it  is  He  that  hath 
made  us,  and  not  we  ourselves:  we  are  His  people,  and 
the  sheep  of  His  pasture. 

O  go  your  way  into  His  gates  with  thanksgiving,  and 
into  His  courts  with  praise:  be  thankful  unto  Him,  and 
speak  good  of  His  Name. 

For  the  Lord  is  gracious,  His  mercy  is  everlasting :  and 
His  truth  endureth  from  generation  to  generation. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


III. 

L^TATus  Sum. 

T  WAS  glad  when  they  said  unto  me :  Let  us  go  into  the 
-*-  house  of  the  Lord. 

Our  feet  shall  stand  within  thy  gates:  O  Jerusalem. 

Jerusalem  is  builded  as  a  city:  that  is  compact  to- 
gether : 

Whither  the  tribes  go  up,  the  tribes  of  the  Lord :  unto 
the  testimony  of  Israel,  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Name  of 
the  Lord. 

For  there  are  set  thrones  of  judgment :  the  thrones  of  the 
house  of  David. 

Pray  for  the  peace  of  Jerusalem :  they  shall  prosper  that 
love  thee. 

Peace  be  within  thy  walls:  and  prosperity  within  thy 
palaces. 

For  my  brethren  and  companions'  sakes :  I  will  now  say. 
Peace  be  within  thee. 

Because  of  the  house  of  the  Lord  our  God :  I  will  seek 
thy  good. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


256        ANCIENT   HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES. 

IV. 
Te  Deum  Laudamtjs. 

WE  praise  Thee,  O  God:  we  acknowledge  Thee  to  be  the 
Lord. 

All  the  earth  doth  worship  Thee  :  the  Father  everlasting. 

To  Thee  all  Angels  cry  aloud :  the  Heavens,  and  all  the 
Powers  therein ; 

To  Thee  Cherubim  and  Seraphim :  continually  do  cry, 

Holy,  Holy,  Holy:  Lord  God  of  Sabaoth; 

Heaven  and  earth  are  full  of  the  Majesty:  of  Thy  glory. 

The  glorious  company  of  the  Apostles:  praise  Thee. 

The  goodly  fellowship  of  the  Prophets:  praise  Thee. 

The  noble  army  of  Martyrs :  praise  Thee. 

The  holy  Church  throughout  all  the  world :  doth  acknow- 
ledge Thee ; 

The  Father:  of  an  infinite  Majesty  ; 

Thine  adorable,  true :  and  only  Son  ; 

Also  the  Holy  Ghost:  the  Comforter. 

Thou  art  the  King  of  Glory:  O  Christ. 

Thou  art  the  everlasting  Son :  of  the  Father. 

When  Thou  tookest  upon  Thee  to  deliver  man:  Thou  didst 
humble  Thyself  to  be  bom  of  a  Virgin. 

When  Thou  hadst  overcome  the  sharpness  of  death: 
Thou  didst  open  the  Kingdom  of  Heaven  to  all  believers. 

Thou  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God:  in  the  glory  of 
the  Father. 

We  believe  that  Thou  shalt  come :  to  be  our  Judge. 

We  therefore  pray  Thee,  help  Thy  servants:  whom  Thou 
hast  redeemed  with  Thy  precious  blood. 

Make  them  to  be  numbered  with  Thy  Saints:  in  glory 
everlasting. 

O  Lord,  save  Thy  people:  and  bless  Thine  heritage. 

Govern  them:  and  lift  them  up  for  ever. 

Day  by  day:  we  magnify  Thee; 

And  we  worship  Thy  Name:  ever,  world  without  end. 

Vouchsafe,  O  Lord :  to  keep  us  this  day  without  sin, 

O  Lord,  have  mercy  upon  us:  have  mercy  upon  us, 

O  Lord  let  Thy  mercy  be  upon  us:  as  our  trust  is  in  Thee. 

O  Lord,  in  Thee  have  I  trusted:  let  me  never  be  con- 
founded. 


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Gloria  in  Excelsis. 

/^LORY  be  to  God  on  high:  and  on  earth  peace,  good 
^^  will  towards  men. 

We  praise  Thee,  we  bless  Thee,  we  worship  Thee:  we 
glorify  Thee,  we  give  thanks  to  Thee  for  Thy  great 
glory, 

O  Lord  God,  heavenly  King:  God  the  Father  Almighty. 

O  Lord,  the  only-begotten  Son,  Jesus  Christ:  O  Lord 
God,  Lamb  of  God,  Son  of  the  Father, 

That  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world:  have  mercy 
upon  us. 

Thou  that  takest  away  the  sins  of  the  world :  receive  our 
prayer. 

Thou  that  sittest  at  the  right  hand  of  God  the  Father: 
have  mercy  upon  us. 

For  Thou  only  art  holy :  Thou  only  art  the  Lord. 

Thou  only,  O  Christ,  with  the  Holy  Ghost:  art  most 
high  in  the  glory  of  God  the  Father.     Amen. 

VL 

Benedicite,  Omnia  Opera  Domini. 

f\  ALL  ye  Works  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise 
^^  Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Angels  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Heavens,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  praise  Him,  and  mag- 
nify Him  for  ever, 

O  ye  Waters  that  be  above  the  firmament,  bless  ye  the 
Lord:  praise  Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever, 

O  all  ye  Powers  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord :  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever, 

0  ye  Sun  and  Moon,  bless  ye  the  Lord :  praise  Him,  and 
magnify  Him  for  ever, 

O  ye  Stars  of  heaven,  bless  ye  the  Lord :  praise  Him,  and 
magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Showers  and  Dew,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 


258        ANCIENT  HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES. 

O  ye  Winds  of  God,  bless  ye  the  Lord :  praise  Him,  and 
magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Fire  and  Heat,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him,  and 
magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Winter  and  Surnmer,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Dews  and  Frosts,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Frost  and  Cold,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  praise  Him,  and 
magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Ice  and  Snow,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him,  and 
magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Nights  and  Days,  bless  ye  the  Lord :  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Light  and  Darkness,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Lightnings  and  Clouds,  bless  ye  the  Lord :  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever.. 

O  let  the  Earth  bless  the  Lord:  yea,  let  it  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Mountains  and  Hills,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Green  Things  upon  the  earth,  bless  ye  the  Lord: 
praise  Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Wells,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  praise  Him,  and  magnify 
Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Seas  and  Floods,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Whales,  and  all  that  move  in  the  waters,  bless  ye 
the  Lord  :  praise  Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Fowls  of  the  air,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  all  ye  Beasts  and  Cattle,  bless  ye  the  Lord  :  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Children  of  Men,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  let  Israel  bless  the  Lord:  praise  Him,  and  magnify 
Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Priests  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise  Him, 
and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  Servants  of  the  Lord,  bless  ye  the  Lord:  praise 
Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 


ANCIENT   HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES.        259 

O  ye  Spirits  and  Souls  of  the  Righteous,  bless  ye  the 
Lord:  praise  Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

O  ye  holy  and  humble  Men  of  heart,  bless  ye  the  Lord: 
praise  Him,  and  magnify  Him  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

VII. 

Magnificat. 

IVrY  soul  doth  magnify  the  Lord:  and  my  spirit  hath  re- 
-'-*-'-  joiced  in  God  my  Saviour, 

For  He  hath  regarded:  the  lowliness  of  His  handmaiden. 

For  behold,  from  henceforth:  all  generations  shall  call 
me  blessed. 

For  He  that  is  mighty  hath  magnified  me:  and  holy  is 
His  Name. 

And  His  mercy  is  on  them  that  fear  Him :  throughout 
all  generations. 

He  hath  showed  strength  with  His  arm :  He  hath  scat- 
tered the  proud  in  the  imagination  of  their  hearts. 

He  hath  put  down  the  mighty  from  their  seat :  and  hath 
exalted  the  humble  and  meek. 

He  hath  filled  the  hungry  with  good  things:  and  the 
rich  He  hath  sent  empty  away. 

He  remembering  His  mercy  hath  holpen  His  servant 
Israel :  as  He  promised  to  our  forefathers,  Abraham  and 
his  seed,  for  ever. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son:  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

VIII. 

Benedictus. 

T^LESSED  be  the  Lord  God  of  Israel:  for  He  hath  visited 
^^  and  redeemed  His  people  ; 


260        ANCIENT   HYMNS   AND   CANTICLES. 

And  bath  raised  up  a  mighty  salvation  for  us  :  in  the 
house  of  His  servant  David  ; 

As  He  spake  by  the  mouth  of  His  holy  Prophets :  which 
have  been  since  the  world  began ; 

That  we  should  be  saved  from  our  enemies :  and  from 
the  hand  of  all  that  hate  us. 

To  perform  the  mercy  promised  to  our  forefathers:  and 
to  remember  His  holy  covenant; 

To  perform  the  oath  which  He  sware  to  our  forefather 
Abraham  :  that  He  would  give  us  ; 

That  we  being  delivered  out  of  the  hand  of  our  enemies: 
might  serve  Him  without  fear ; 

In  holiness  and  righteousness  before  Him:  all  the  days 
of  our  life. 

And  thou,  child,  shalt  be  called  the  prophet  of  the  High- 
est :  for  thou  shalt  go  before  the  face  of  the  Lord  to  pre- 
pare His  ways; 

To  give  knowledge  of  salvation  unto  His  people :  for  the 
remission  of  their  sins. 

Through  the  tender  mercy  of  our  God :  whereby  the  day- 
spring  from  on  high  hath  visited  us ; 

To  give  light  to  them  that  sit  in  darkness,  and  in  the 
shadow  of  death :  and  to  guide  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be  : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

IX. 

Nunc  Dimittis. 

T  ORD,  now  lettest  thou  Thy  servant  depart  in  peace:  ac- 
-^  cording  to  Thy  word. 

For  mine  eyes  have  seen :  Thy  salvation, 

"Which  Thou  hast  prepared :  before  the  face  of  all  people  ; 

To  be  a  light  to  lighten  the  Gentiles  :  and  to  be  the  glory 
of  Thy  people  Israel. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


ANCIENT  HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES.        261 

X. 

Cantate  Domino. 

r\  SING  unto  the  Lord  a  new  song:  for  He  hath  done 
^^  marvellous  things. 

With  His  own  right  hand,  and  with  His  holy  arm :  hath 
He  gotten  Himself  the  victory. 

The  Lord  declared  His  salvation:  His  righteousness  hath 
He  openly  showed  in  the  sight  of  the  heathen. 

He  hath  remembered  His  mercy  and  truth  toward  the 
house  of  Israel :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  have  seen  the 
salvation  of  our  God. 

Show  yourselves  joyful  unto  the  Lord,  all  ye  lands:  sing, 
rejoice,  and  give  thanks. 

Praise  the  Lord  upon  the  harp:  sing  to  the  harp  with  a 
psalm  of  thanksgiving. 

With  trumpets  also  and  shawms:  O  show  yourselves 
joyful  before  the  Lord,  the  King. 

Let  the  sea  make  a  noise,  and  all  that  therein  is:  the 
round  world,  and  they  that  dwell  therein. 

Let  the  floods  clap  their  hands,  and  let  the  hills  be  joyful 
together  before  the  Lord:  for  He  cometh  to  judge  the 
earth. 

With  righteousness  shall  He  judge  the  world:  and  the 
people  with  equity. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.     Amen. 

XI. 

BONUM  EST   CONFITERT. 

TT  is  a  good  thing  to  give  thanks  unto  the  Lord:  and  to 
■^  sing  praises  unto  Thy  Name,  O  Most  Highest ; 

To  tell  of  Thy  loving-kindness  early  in  the  morning:  and 
of  Thy  truth  in  the  night  season  ; 

Upon  an  instrument  of  ten  strings,  and  upon  the  lute : 
upon  a  loud  intsrument,  and  upon  the  harp. 

For  Thou,  Lord,  hast  made  me  glad  through  Thy  works: 


262        ANCIENT  HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES. 

and  I  will  rejoice  in  giving  praise  for  the  operations  of 
Thy  hands. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be: 
world  without  end.    Amen. 


xn. 

Benedic,  Anima  mea. 

TDRAISE  the  Lord,  O  my  soul :  and  all  that  is  within  me, 
-*-    praise  His  holy  Name. 

Praise  the  Lord,  O  my  soul:  and  forget  not  all  His  bene 
fits: 

Who  forgiveth  all  thy  sin:  and  healeth  all  thine  infirmi- 
ties ; 

Who  saveth  thy  life  from  destruction:  and  crowneth 
thee  with  mercy  and  loving-kindness. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  ye  angels  of  His,  ye  that  excel  in 
strength:  ye  that  fulfil  His  commandment,  and  hearken 
unto  the  voice  of  His  word. 

O  praise  the  Lord,  all  ye  His  hosts  :  ye  servants  of  His 
that  do  His  pleasure. 

O  speak  good  of  the  Lord,  all  ye  works  of  His,  in  all 
places  of  His  dominion:  praise  thou  the  Lord,  O  my  soul. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son  :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.    Amen. 

XIII. 

Deus  Misereatur. 

ri  OD  be  merciful  unto  us,  and  bless  us  :  and  show  us  the 
^^  light  of  His  countenance,  and  be  merciful  unto  us  ; 

That  Thy  way  may  be  known  upon  earth:  Thy  saving 
health  among  all  nations. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God :  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  Thee. 

O  let  the  nations  rejoice  and  be  glad:  for  Thou  shalt 


ANCIENT  HYMNS  AND  CANTICLES.        263 

judge  the  folk  righteously,  and  govern  the  nations  upon 
earth. 

Let  the  people  praise  Thee,  O  God:  yea,  let  all  the 
people  praise  Thee. 

Then  shall  the  earth  bring  forth  her  increase :  and  God, 
even  our  own  God,  shall  give  us  His  blessing. 

God  shall  bless  us  :  and  all  the  ends  of  the  world  shall 
fear  Him. 

Glory  be  to  the  Father,  and  to  the  Son :  and  to  the  Holy 
Ghost ; 

As  it  was  in  the  beginning,  is  now,  and  ever  shall  be : 
world  without  end.     Amen. 


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